Rawlings Heart of the Hide Baseball Glove from Japan
This premium baseball glove is constructed from injection-molded plastic components for the palm liner and reinforced webbing, with synthetic leather outer shell classified under plastics headings. It falls under HTS 3926.20.2000 as a sports glove specially designed for baseball, featuring a deep pocket and flexible hinges for fielding. The plastic elements provide durability and weather resistance essential for game use.
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
• Verify that plastic content exceeds 50% by weight and document material composition to confirm classification in Chapter 39 over leather goods
• Include sports-specific design certifications and avoid mislabeling as general apparel to prevent reclassification