Salomon S/Pro HV 130 Ski Boots from China
High-performance ski boots designed for alpine skiing with a rigid shell made predominantly of plastic and rubber outer sole for secure binding attachment. Classified under HTS 6402.12.00.00 as ski-boots per subheading note 1(b), featuring a hard plastic upper and specialized sole for skiing. The external surface area of plastics dominates the upper.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the boots qualify as ski-boots under subheading note 1(b) with documentation showing design for skiing and binding compatibility
• Provide material composition certificates confirming plastics/rubber as dominant upper and sole materials per chapter note 4
• Avoid misclassification as general sports footwear (6402.19); include product specs and user manuals