Men's Salomon S/Pro HV 130 Ski Boots from China

High-performance downhill ski boots for men with textile uppers and rubber/plastic outer soles, valued over $12/pair. Designed specifically for skiing with rigid cuffs and buckles for alpine performance. Falls under HTS 6404.11.90.10 as ski boots per chapter note on sports footwear.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Verify outer sole is predominantly rubber/plastics by surface area in contact with ground per Chapter Note 4(b)

Provide documentation confirming value exceeds $12/pair and textile upper has greatest external surface area

Avoid misclassification by ensuring no spikes/cleats provision that might shift to other sports subheadings