HS code for baseball glove
The U.S. HS code for a baseball glove is usually 4203.21.40.00 (leather), with no general duty and an estimated total of 12.5% from China and 12.5% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 37.5% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather | 4203.21.40.00 | Free | 12.5% |
- 4203.21.40.00: Baseball and softball gloves and mitts (including batting gloves) / Other
What decides the code
A baseball glove is a leather sports glove classified under heading 4203, specifically subheading 4203.21.40.00 for baseball and softball gloves and mitts.
- The glove is made of leather or composition leather, which places it in heading 4203 rather than a textile glove heading.
- It is specially designed for use in sports, which moves it to subheading 4203.21 instead of general leather glove lines.
- It is a baseball or softball glove or mitt, which fits the 4203.21.40.00 line for these sports gloves.
Common mistakes
- Classifying a leather baseball glove under 6216.00 as a textile glove is wrong because the glove is leather, not fabric.
- Using 9506.99 for sports equipment is wrong because gloves of leather are named in heading 4203, not the general sports equipment heading.
- Putting a leather baseball glove under 4203.29 is wrong because that line covers other leather gloves, not those specially designed for sports.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 37.5%.
- Vietnam
- 12.5% = Free general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 4203.21.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Leather
- CN 4203 21 00, 9%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a baseball glove?
The U.S. HTS code for a baseball glove is usually 4203.21.40.00 (leather). The first six digits, 4203.21, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a baseball glove from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 4203.21.40.00 is Free. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 12.5% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 12.5%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.