Akadema ProSoft Baseball Catcher's Mitt
The Akadema ProSoft Baseball Catcher's Mitt is a specialized catcher's mitt featuring a soft-touch plastic palm liner and a polypropylene frame. Designed for baseball, its construction uses plastics that provide impact absorption, classifying it under tariff item 3926.20.99 as an other article of apparel or clothing accessory of plastics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the mitt is considered sports equipment rather than apparel
Baseball gloves and mitts are often classified as sports equipment under Chapter 95, which takes precedence over plastics articles.
If the mitt is non-disposable and not otherwise specified
This subheading covers non-disposable gloves and mittens of plastics, which may be more specific than the residual 'other' item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the mitt is classified as an article of apparel or clothing accessory of plastics, not as sports equipment, to fall under 3926.20.99
• Verify the plastic content and that it is not combined with textiles in a way that would shift classification
• Keep documentation of the product's materials for CBSA review
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