Franklin Sports MLB Batting Gloves from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• 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