Nokona Alpha Baseball Glove from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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