Baseball Batting Gloves in Rayon Blend from China
Knitted batting gloves from rayon artificial fibers with grip-enhancing palms and flexible knuckles for baseball players. HTS 6116.99.35.00 covers these as other sports gloves of artificial fibers, specially designed for athletic use. Chapter notes ensure knitted sports gloves are included here.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label with exact artificial fiber percentages and sports purpose; mismatches lead to audits
• Include user manuals or marketing materials proving sports design to differentiate from work gloves
• Watch for closure type per chapter notes—left-over-right may classify as men's, affecting quotas