Nokona Alpha Baseball Glove from China
Nokona's Alpha series glove uses select steerhide leather for youth baseball players, with an 11.25-inch pattern and I-web for fielding. Falls under HTS 4203.21.40.00 as 'other' leather baseball gloves not catcher-specific. Handcrafted in USA but importable components qualify similarly.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use HTS advisory rulings for youth-sized gloves to confirm 'baseball glove' status
• Inspect for metal reinforcements; Chapter Note 3(B) allows minor precious metal but not character-changing
• Package individually to avoid bulk classification issues