Franklin Sports Baseball Batting Glove from Japan
Franklin's CFX Pro batting glove uses premium steerhide leather with carbon fiber reinforcement for baseball hitting. HTS 4203.21.40.00 applies to these as other baseball leather gloves/mitts. Lycra back for ventilation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include CAD drawings showing sports-specific features like grip patterns
• Separate valuable metal fittings declarations per Note 3(B)
• Monitor for sterile materials exclusion under Note 2(a)