Leather gloves Hs Code

Leather gloves harmonized system code

Product Overview Leather gloves classified under HS Code 420329 are defined as hand coverings constructed primarily from processed animal hides, specifically designed for protective and functional use in various commercial sectors. These gloves are manufactured through precision tanning and finishing processes, ensuring tensile strength, abrasion resistance, and flexibility suitable for rigorous handling tasks. Key physical specifications typically include thickness ranging from 0.7 to 1.2 mm, seam-reinforced stitching, and ergonomic design features such as articulated fingers and adjustable closures to enhance fit and dexterity. The HS Code 420329 encompasses subcategories including gloves made from bovine, ovine, caprine, and other leather varieties, differentiated by tanning techniques and surface treatments. Commercially, these gloves serve critical roles in food service operations, retail handling, and industrial processing environments where hygiene, durability, and tactile sensitivity are paramount. Positioned competitively within the market, these leather gloves offer a balance of protective performance and cost-effectiveness, meeting stringent occupational safety standards while facilitating compliance with international trade quality benchmarks. HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications The HS Code 420329 is structured hierarchically as follows: Chapter 42 (Articles of leather; saddlery and harness; travel goods, handbags and similar containers; articles of animal gut), Heading 4203 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather), and Subheading 420329 (Gloves, mittens and mitts, of leather). This classification is justified by the product's primary material composition—processed leather—and its intended use as hand coverings. Trade considerations for these gloves include packaging in moisture-resistant cartons or polybags to prevent leather degradation during transit, with humidity controls maintained between 40-60% to preserve material integrity. Shipping typically utilizes palletized containers compliant with ISPM 15 standards for international freight. Quality standards adhere to ISO 9001 manufacturing protocols and comply with WTO agreements on tariff nomenclature and customs valuation, ensuring seamless customs clearance. Measurable quality attributes include leather tensile strength exceeding 15 MPa and water vapor permeability rates aligned with EN 420 standards for protective gloves. Such detailed classification and trade specifications support accurate customs documentation and facilitate efficient import/export operations within global supply chains.

Leather gloves Chapter Note

1.- For the purposes of this Chapter, the term “leather” includes chamois (including combination chamois) leather, patent leather, patent laminated leather and metallised leather. 2.- This Chapter does not cover : (a) Sterile surgical catgut or similar sterile suture materials (heading 30.06); (b) Articles of apparel or clothing accessories (except gloves, mittens and mitts), lined with furskin or artificial fur or to which furskin or artificial fur is attached on the outside except as mere trimming (heading 43.03 or 43.04); (c) Made up articles of netting (heading 56.08); (d) Articles of Chapter 64; (e) Headgear or parts thereof of Chapter 65; (f) Whips, riding-crops or other articles of heading 66.02; (g) Cuff-links, bracelets or other imitation jewellery (heading 71.17); (h) Fittings or trimmings for harness, such as stirrups, bits, horse brasses and buckles, separately presented (generally Section XV); (ij) Strings, skins for drums or the like, or other parts of musical instruments (heading 92.09); (k) Articles of Chapter 94 (for example, furniture, luminaires and lighting fittings); (l) Articles of Chapter 95 (for example, toys, games, sports requisites); or (m) Buttons, press-fasteners, snap-fasteners, press-studs, button moulds or other parts of these articles, button blanks, of heading 96.06. 3.- (A) In addition to the provisions of Note 2 above, heading 42.02 does not cover : (a) Bags made of sheeting of plastics, whether or not printed, with handles, not designed for prolonged use (heading 39.23); (b) Articles of plaiting materials (heading 46.02). (B) Articles of headings 42.02 and 42.03 which have parts of precious metal or metal clad with precious metal, of natural or cultured pearls, of precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) remain classified in those headings even if such parts constitute more than minor fittings or minor ornamentation, provided that these parts do not give the articles their essential character. If, on the other hand, the parts give the articles their essential character, the articles are to be classified in Chapter 71. 4.- For the purposes of heading 42.03, the expression “articles of apparel and clothing accessories” applies, inter alia, to gloves, mittens and mitts (including those for sport or for protection), aprons and other protective clothing, braces, belts, bandoliers and wrist straps, but excluding watch straps (heading 91.13).