Men's leather gloves from India
India exported $205 million of men's leather gloves (HS 4203.29) in FY2025-26, down 8.4% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 22.6% to 24% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 50.1% to 51.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 22.6%China 50.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $205MDown 8.4% on last year
- HS code
- 4203.29Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 8 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4203.29.05.00 | Wholly of leather: With fourchettes or sidewalls which, at a minimum, extend from fingertip to fingertip between each of the four fingers | 12.6% | 22.6% | 50.1% |
| 4203.29.08.00 | Wholly of leather: Other | 14% | 24% | 51.5% |
| 4203.29.15.00 | Other: With fourchettes or sidewalls which, at a minimum, extend from fingertip to fingertip between each of the four fingers | 14% | 24% | 51.5% |
| 4203.29.18.00 | Other: Other | 14% | 24% | 51.5% |
| 4203.29.20.00 | Other: Not seamed | 12.6% | 22.6% | 50.1% |
| 4203.29.30 | Other: Men's | 14% | 24% | 51.5% |
| 4203.29.40.00 | For other persons: Not lined | 12.6% | 22.6% | 50.1% |
| 4203.29.50.00 | For other persons: Lined | 12.6% | 22.6% | 50.1% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of men's leather gloves
India's exports to all countries under HS 4203.29, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- United States
- Leather content claims. Wallets, bags and other leather goods must describe their material accurately. Imitation, split and bonded leather must be identified as such. 16 CFR Part 24
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 4203.29 is 8%, ranging from 7% to 9% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 1.1% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on men's leather gloves from India?
22.6% to 24% on the 8 US tariff lines under HS 4203.29, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 50.1% to 51.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for men's leather gloves?
4203.29, under heading 4203 (Articles of apparel and clothing accessories, of leather or of composition leather). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export men's leather gloves?
Yes. India exported $205 million under HS 4203.29 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.