Men's Salomon S/Pro HV 120 Ski Boots from China
High-performance alpine ski boots featuring a leather upper with welt construction for secure boot binding attachment, outer sole of rubber or plastics for grip on snow. Classified under HTS 6403.12.30.00 as welt ski-boots with leather uppers per Chapter Note 4(a), designed specifically for downhill skiing as sports footwear.
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 welt construction and leather upper surface area >50% via lab testing to confirm HTS 6403.12.30.00
• Provide manufacturer specs proving ski-boot design with binding compatibility
• Watch for reclassification if sold without bindings as non-sports footwear