Genuine Leather Boxing Gloves from Japan
These boxing gloves are crafted from genuine cowhide leather, featuring padded interiors for hand protection during combat sports. They fall under HTS 4203.21.80.60 as sports-specific gloves made of leather, designed for boxing matches and training. The 'other' subcategory applies since they are not categorized under specific sports like skiing or ice hockey.
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
• Verify leather content exceeds 50% for composition leather classification; provide tannery certificates to avoid reclassification as textile gloves
• Include sports-specific design documentation, such as padding specs, to confirm 'specially designed for sports' status and prevent general apparel categorization