Men's Salomon S/Pro HV 130 Ski Boots from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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