Franklin Sports MLB Batting Gloves from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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