6216.00.21 - Other

This HTS category, 6216.00.21, encompasses "Other" gloves, mittens, and mitts that are cut and sewn from pre-existing machine-woven fabric impregnated, coated, or covered with plastics or rubber, and do not fall under the specific composition described by its sibling category. The key differentiating factor for this heading is the absence of a primary weighting towards plastics or rubber exceeding 50 percent by weight. Instead, it covers those items where the impregnating, coating, or covering material is present but does not constitute the predominant component by weight.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 6216.00.19, is crucial. While both deal with impregnated, coated, or covered gloves, 6216.00.19 is specifically designated for items where the plastics or rubber content exceeds 50 percent of the total weight. Therefore, 6216.00.21 is for those articles where the fabric remains the primary component by weight, with the plastic or rubber serving as a functional overlay for protection, waterproofing, or enhanced grip.

Within this classification, further subcategories exist to address specific import and export considerations, particularly those related to trade restraints. These subdivisions, 6216.00.21.10, 6216.00.21.20, and 6216.00.21.30, are designed to track goods subject to cotton restraints, man-made fiber restraints, or those falling into a general "other" category for statistical and regulatory purposes. Understanding these subcategories is essential for compliance with any applicable trade agreements or quotas.