## Common ground
All options refer to gloves, mittens, or mitts designed for outdoor winter sports.
## Options at a glance
**4203.21 – Leather gloves for sports**
- **Defining trait:** Made primarily of leather and specifically designed for athletic use in sports.
- **Typical examples:** Ski gloves with reinforced palms, snowmobile gloves with grip-enhancing leather.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made of leather and intended for sports performance (e.g., grip, durability).
**4203.29 – Other**
- **Defining trait:** Does not meet the specific criteria for leather gloves designed for sports; includes non-leather or general-purpose winter gloves.
- **Typical examples:** Fleece-lined mittens, synthetic fabric snow gloves, unstructured winter gloves without sport-specific design.
- **Best fit when:** The product is made of non-leather materials or lacks sport-specific features like reinforced palms or grip zones.
## Key differences
| Feature | 4203.21 – Leather sports gloves | 4203.29 – Other |
|-----------------------|----------------------------------|-----------------------------------|
| Material | Primarily leather | Any material (e.g., synthetic, fleece) |
| Sport-specific design | Yes (e.g., grip, durability) | No or minimal |
| Intended use | Active sports (skiing, snowmobiling) | General cold-weather protection |
## How to choose
1. Is the glove made primarily of leather? → 4203.21
2. Does it have sport-specific features like reinforced palms or grip zones? → 4203.21
3. Is it made of non-leather material (e.g., fleece, synthetic fabric)? → 4203.29
## Overlaps & pitfalls
A glove may be both leather and sport-designed — in that case, **4203.21 applies**. If unsure, prioritize the material: leather + sport use = 4203.21. If it’s non-leather or lacks sport-specific design, use 4203.29. The term "sports" here refers to active performance, not just wearing them while skiing