9902.17.92 - Boxing and mixed martial arts protective equipment, including shin guards, pads and shields (provided for in subheading 9506.99.60)

This HTS category, 9902.17.92, specifically covers protective equipment utilized in boxing and mixed martial arts. The scope includes items such as shin guards, pads, and shields designed to mitigate impact and prevent injury during these combat sports. It is important to note that the principal use of these items dictates their classification under this temporary provision.

As this is a temporary legislation code, it functions as a specific overlay for goods that might otherwise fall under a permanent HTS classification. Its siblings within Chapter 99 represent other temporary modifications or restrictions. The key differentiator for 9902.17.92 is its precise focus on protective gear for boxing and mixed martial arts, distinguishing it from broader categories of sporting goods or general protective equipment that might be classified elsewhere within the HTS.

Since this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 9902.17.92. Classification within this code is determined by the direct applicability to the described protective equipment for combat sports. Importers should ensure the items are explicitly designed and intended for use in boxing or mixed martial arts to correctly apply this temporary classification, referencing its provision under subheading 9506.99.60 for its permanent classification context.