Plastic Baseball Batting Gloves from Japan
These batting gloves are made from durable plastic materials, including reinforced palm patches and synthetic leather palms derived from polymers in headings 3901 to 3914. They are specially designed for baseball with features like grip enhancement and finger protection. Classified under 3926.20.3000 as plastic sports gloves not for general 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 the gloves are primarily plastic by weight and specially designed for sports to qualify under this subheading; provide lab tests if challenged
• Include detailed descriptions and photos showing sports-specific features like grip patterns in commercial invoices to avoid reclassification