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U.S. imports of leather sports gloves, mittens & mitts (HS 420321) totaled $20.0M in April 2026, traded with 47 countries.
Importers of Leather Sports Gloves, Mittens & Mitts paid $2.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $20.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Leather Sports Gloves, Mittens & Mitts imports of $20.0M in April 2026 ran 11% below the year-to-date monthly average of $22.5M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDONESIA | $6.8M | -- | -$6.8M |
| THAILAND | $4.9M | $10K | -$4.9M |
| PHILIPPINES | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |
| VIETNAM | $2.5M | -- | -$2.5M |
| CANADA | $7K | $588K | +$581K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4203218030 | GOLF GLOVES | $9.2M | 12.90% | $1.3M |
| 4203214000 | BASEBALL & SOFTBALL GLOVES,MITS (EXCEPT BATTING) | $6.0M | 10.27% | $624K |
| 4203218060 | OTHER GLOVES,MITTENS & MITS,FOR SPORTS,NESOI | $3.1M | 15.61% | $454K |
| 4203212000 | BATTING GLOVES | $1.5M | 14.76% | $212K |
| 4203216000 | SKI GLOVES, NESOI | $196K | 14.39% | $34K |
| 4203217000 | ICE HOCKEY GLOVES | $8K | 10.78% | $550 |
| 4203215500 | CROSS COUNTRY SKI GLOVES, AND MITTENS AND MITTS | $4K | 11.34% | $720 |
GOLF GLOVES
BASEBALL & SOFTBALL GLOVES,MITS (EXCEPT BATTING)
OTHER GLOVES,MITTENS & MITS,FOR SPORTS,NESOI
BATTING GLOVES
SKI GLOVES, NESOI
ICE HOCKEY GLOVES
CROSS COUNTRY SKI GLOVES, AND MITTENS AND MITTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4203210000 | GLOVES, MITTENS & MITTS FOR USE IN SPORTS | $1.3M |
GLOVES, MITTENS & MITTS FOR USE IN SPORTS
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CONTAINER BAGS, CASES ETC NESOI, PLAST/TEXT MATER
HS 420292
HANDBAGS SURFACE OF LEATHER OR COMPOSITION LEATHER
HS 420221
HANDBAGS, SURFACE OF PLASTIC SHEET/TEXT MATERIALS
HS 420222
TRUNKS, SUITCASES,ETC,SURFACE PLASTIC/TEXT MATERLS
HS 420212
CONTAINERS, BAGS, CASES ETC OF LEATHER/COMP NESOI
HS 420291
ARTICLES FOR POCKET/HANDBAG, PLASTIC/TEXT MATERIAL
HS 420232
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $5.4M | $77K | -$5.3M |
| California | $4.0M | $141K | -$3.8M |
| Missouri | $3.7M | $53K | -$3.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $5.7M | -- | -$5.7M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $5.1M | -- | -$5.1M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |