6216.00.54 - Without fourchettes

This HTS classification, 6216.00.54, pertains to gloves, mittens, and mitts that are not knitted or crocheted, are not made of rubber or plastics, and specifically lack "fourchettes." Fourchettes, in the context of gloves, refer to the gussets of fabric that are inserted between the fingers to provide a better fit and ease of movement. Therefore, this category exclusively covers articles of apparel and clothing accessories for the hands where the construction between the fingers is not reinforced by such inserted pieces.

The key differentiator for this category is the absence of fourchettes. Its sibling category, 6216.00.58, explicitly includes gloves, mittens, and mitts that *are* constructed with fourchettes. This distinction is crucial for accurate classification, as the presence or absence of these specific design elements impacts the fit, construction, and ultimately, the classification of the handwear.

Within this classification, further subdivisions exist based on fiber content. Category 6216.00.54.10 encompasses items containing 36 percent or more by weight of wool or fine animal hair, while category 6216.00.54.20 covers all other handwear that meets the primary criteria of lacking fourchettes but does not meet the specific wool or fine animal hair content requirement.