Nordica Sportmachine 80 Ski Boots from Japan
All-mountain ski boots with welted leather uppers for durability, high-traction plastic/rubber soles designed for ski bindings. HTS 6403.12.30.00 applies as welt ski-boots where leather constitutes greatest upper surface area.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include CAD drawings showing welt seam for construction verification
• Label fiber content accurately as leather >50% external area
• Pitfall: classifying rental fleet boots as used footwear under different provisions