Knitted or Crocheted Gloves, Mittens and Mitts, N.E.S.

Within the broader HTS chapter, the applicable subheading and duty rate can vary based on whether the gloves are made chiefly of wool, cotton, synthetic fibers, or other materials. Importers must accurately declare fiber composition by chief weight, and CBP may request laboratory analysis to verify fiber content when the declared composition is disputed.

Generally, no. Incorporating conductive yarn at the fingertips to enable touchscreen use does not alter the essential character of the article as a knitted glove; it remains classified here. However, if the glove incorporates substantial electronic components beyond conductive yarn — such as embedded sensors or heating elements — a different classification analysis may be warranted.