6116.10.05.00 - Ice hockey gloves and field hockey gloves

This HTS subcategory, 6116.10.05.00, specifically covers knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that are designed and primarily intended for the sports of ice hockey and field hockey. The key distinguishing factor for this classification lies in the specific athletic purpose of these hand coverings, requiring features and construction tailored to the demands of these particular sports, such as enhanced protection, grip, or flexibility necessary for puck or ball handling and stick control.

It is important to differentiate these ice hockey and field hockey gloves from the broader category of "Other gloves, mittens and mitts, all the foregoing specially designed for use in sports, including ski and snowmobile gloves, mittens and mitts" (6116.10.08.00). While both fall under the umbrella of sports gloves, this specific subcategory is *limited solely to ice and field hockey*. The sibling category encompasses a wider range of sporting gloves, including those for skiing and snowmobiling, which would possess different functional designs and protective elements.

As 6116.10.05.00 is a leaf node in the HTS classification, there are no further subcategories. Classification at this level relies entirely on identifying the item as a knitted or crocheted glove, mitten, or mitt that is impregnated, coated, covered, or laminated with plastics or rubber, and crucially, is specifically intended for ice hockey or field hockey. The material composition and the specific design features that cater to the unique requirements of these sports are paramount for correct classification.