Goat Leather Batting Gloves from Japan
Supple goat leather baseball/softball batting gloves with vented backs and sticky palms for bat control during at-bats. HTS 4203.21.80 applies to these as other leather sports mitts essential for player safety and performance. Popular among MLB players and youth leagues.
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
• Provide batting-specific performance test data to differentiate from general work gloves
• Monitor for phthalate content in any synthetic palm treatments, subject to CPSIA for youth sizes
• Use individual retail packaging to maintain apparel accessory status vs. bulk athletic gear