Women's Salomon S/Pro Supra GTX Snowboard Boots from Japan
These women's snowboard boots feature a textile upper with a waterproof Gore-Tex membrane and outer sole of rubber or plastics designed for snowboarding. They qualify under HTS 6404.11.90.40 as snowboard boots for women valued over $12/pair, with uppers predominantly of textile materials by external surface area. The boots provide support and flexibility for snowboarding activities.
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
• Verify the upper is predominantly textile by external surface area per Chapter Note 4(a), excluding reinforcements
• Provide documentation proving value exceeds $12/pair and women's sizing to avoid reclassification
• Check for sports footwear definition compliance; ensure designed specifically for snowboarding