9506.99.15.00 - Baseball articles and equipment, except balls, and parts and accessories thereof

This HTS classification, 9506.99.15.00, specifically covers baseball articles and equipment, with the notable exception of baseballs themselves, along with all associated parts and accessories. This includes a wide array of items essential for the sport of baseball, such as gloves, bats (excluding those primarily designed for other sports), protective gear like helmets and chest protectors, bases, and home plates. The key defining characteristic for inclusion in this category is the clear and specific intended use for playing the game of baseball.

It is important to distinguish this category from its siblings. For instance, while 9506.99.05 covers archery equipment, and 9506.99.20.00 addresses football, soccer, and polo items, this classification is exclusively dedicated to baseball. Furthermore, even within sports equipment, items like general athletic footwear or apparel would fall under different HTS chapters, highlighting the specialized nature of 9506.99.15.00. This category focuses on the *equipment* used in the sport, not the consumables like balls (which are explicitly excluded).

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification under 9506.99.15.00 relies entirely on meeting the defined criteria of being a baseball article or equipment, excluding balls, and being a part or accessory thereof. Proper classification hinges on demonstrating the direct functionality and intended purpose of the goods for participation in the sport of baseball.