Bauer Vapor Goalie Catcher's Mitt from Japan
Although styled for hockey, this mitt's design mirrors softball catcher's mitts with plastic cuff and palm blocker made from thermoplastic polymers. Classifies under HTS 3926.20.2000 if specifically for softball use per importer declaration. Offers deep pocket for secure catches.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide technical drawings showing softball adaptation to avoid reclassification to hockey gear
• Test for California Prop 65 on plastic additives like DEHP