Burton Ion Snowboard Boots from Germany
Premium snowboard boots with heat-moldable liners and textile mesh uppers for breathability, featuring rubber outsoles for grip. Explicitly designed for snowboarding with compatibility for step-in bindings. Falls under HTS 6404.11.90.70 as snowboard boots per subheading note 1(b).
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.380%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate ≥ 10 percent): MFN >= 10% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Document snowboard-specific design features like binding compatibility to distinguish from general winter boots
• Measure upper surface area carefully; reinforcements don't count toward material determination per Chapter Note 4(a)
• Avoid classifying as 'protective active footwear' under other subheadings; this is specifically for snowboarding