Men's Salomon S/Pro HV 130 Ski Boots from China
High-performance alpine ski boots designed for advanced skiers with a rigid 130 flex rating and customizable liner. They feature textile uppers reinforced for support and outer soles of rubber or plastics optimized for ski bindings. Classified under HTS 6404.11.90.70 as ski boots per subheading note 1(a) for sporting activity with provisions for attachments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify outer sole material is rubber/plastics (greatest ground contact) and upper is predominantly textile per Chapter Note 4
• Provide certification that boots are designed for skiing with binding attachment provisions to meet subheading note 1
• Include value documentation proving over $12/pair; common pitfall is misclassifying as general athletic shoes