Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Leather Sports Gloves, Mittens & Mitts (HS 420321) totaled $22.0M in August 2026, imported from 57 countries.
Importers of Leather Sports Gloves, Mittens & Mitts paid $2.6M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.00% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSport-specific end use is the defining classification criterion here: leather gloves designed for a particular sport are broken out at the 10-digit level by activity, including batting gloves (4203212000), baseball and softball fielding gloves (4203214000), cross-country ski gloves (4203215500), downhill ski gloves (4203216000), ice hockey gloves (4203217000), and golf gloves (4203218030). Importers should note that the sport-use designation must be supported by product design features — a general-purpose leather glove cannot be reclassified into a lower-duty sports line without evidence of sport-specific construction. These goods are widely sourced from Asia and are broadly exposed to Section 301 tariff considerations depending on country of origin.
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2.2K import shipments a month
CBP typically examines design features such as sport-specific padding, webbing, finger stalls, or wrist closures that are functionally tied to a particular sport. Marketing materials, product specifications, and the manufacturer's intended-use documentation all support the classification. A general-purpose work or dress glove cannot be reclassified into a sports line solely on the basis of the importer's stated use.
Yes. Batting gloves are classified under 4203212000, while baseball and softball fielding gloves (excluding batting gloves) fall under 4203214000. The distinction matters because the two lines may carry different duty rates, so the specific glove type must be identified on the commercial invoice.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 4203
Subheading 420321 · $22.0M of $136.0M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4203214000 | Baseball & Softball Gloves, Mits (Except Batting) | $8.1M | 10.67% | 82.59% | $866K |
| 4203218030 | Golf Gloves | $5.2M | 7.96% | 100.00% | $417K |
| 4203218060 | Other Gloves, Mittens & Mits, For Sports, NESOI | $2.7M | 15.00% | 91.29% | $406K |
| 4203216000 | Ski Gloves, NESOI | $2.6M | 18.72% | 100.00% | $483K |
| 4203212000 | Batting Gloves | $2.5M | 14.23% | 99.99% | $356K |
| 4203215500 | Cross Country Ski Gloves, and Mittens and Mitts | $233K | 16.19% | 100.00% | $38K |
| 4203217000 | Ice Hockey Gloves | $7K | 10.37% | 95.82% | $745 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4203210000 | Gloves, Mittens & Mitts for Use in Sports | $721K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$22.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$721KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $259.4M of Leather Sports Gloves, Mittens & Mitts and exported $12.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and Indonesia together supply 56% of it. Indonesia pays 14.1% duty; Thailand 3.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 12.00% of imports for consumption.