Franklin Sports MLB Batting Gloves

These leather batting gloves are specially designed for baseball and softball players, featuring a reinforced palm and adjustable wrist strap for secure grip during batting. Made primarily of genuine cowhide leather, they provide superior tackiness and protection against blisters. Classified under HTS 4203.21.2000 as batting gloves, which are sports-specific gloves of leather.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

4203.29Lower: 22.6% vs 38%

If made of textile materials rather than leather

Textile-based batting gloves fall under the textile subheading within the same sports glove category.

6116.10.55Lower: 30.7% vs 38%

If knitted or crocheted from synthetic fibers

Knitted sports gloves are classified in Chapter 61 for knitted apparel and accessories.

4203.21.80Higher: 39.9% vs 38%

If designed for other sports like golf or weightlifting

Sports gloves not specific to baseball/softball go to the general sports gloves subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify leather content exceeds 50% for Chapter 42 classification; provide sports-use certification if challenged

Ensure labeling indicates 'batting gloves' to avoid reclassification

Watch for blisters protection claims that might suggest general gloves

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