6116.99 - Of other textile materials:

This HTS category, 6116.99, encompasses knitted or crocheted gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not made of wool, fine animal hair, cotton, or synthetic fibers. Essentially, it serves as a residual category for hand coverings crafted from other textile materials. The defining characteristic is the knitted or crocheted construction, distinguishing these items from woven or other manufactured forms of hand protection.

Unlike its siblings, which are specifically categorized by their primary textile composition (wool, cotton, or synthetic fibers), 6116.99 captures items made from a broader array of materials. This could include, but is not limited to, fabrics made from artificial fibers, silk, or blends not predominantly falling into the preceding sibling categories. The emphasis remains on the "other" textile materials beyond the specifically enumerated ones.

Within this category, further subdivisions exist to refine classification. The subcategory "Of artificial fibers" addresses hand coverings made from such materials. Additionally, a specific provision exists for items containing 70 percent or more by weight of silk or silk waste, recognizing the distinct value and properties of silk. The remaining items are then captured under the general "Other" subcategory, representing the final residual classification for hand coverings made from diverse textile materials not otherwise specified.