Women's Rossignol Hero Fit BCX 80 Cross-Country Ski Boots from Japan
These lightweight women's cross-country ski boots have a breathable textile upper and rubber/plastics sole optimized for touring. They fall under HTS 6404.11.90.40 as cross-country ski footwear for women valued over $12/pair, meeting the sports footwear definition in subheading note 1(b). Designed for flexibility and grip on varied snow terrain.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.41.1040%Footwear with outer soles of leather and uppers wholly or in part of leather, and footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics and uppers having an exterior surface area predominantly of leather, the foregoing provided for in chapter 64, except (a) slip-on footwear of a type not suitable for outdoor use, without backs or backstraps, having outer soles with a thickness of less than 5 mm and with less than 20 mm difference between the thickness of the bottom at the ball of the foot and at the heel, and (b) footwear which is designed for a sporting activity and has, or has provision for, attached spikes, sprigs, stops, clips, bars or the like, and skating boots, ski-boots and cross-country ski footwear, wrestling boots, boxing boots and cycling shoes
9903.05.480%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document compatibility with cross-country bindings to substantiate sports footwear claim
• Ensure invoices specify women's fit and value; generic labeling risks misclassification
• Comply with textile content declarations if upper includes coated fabrics per Chapter Note 3