Big Mountain Skis from Japan
Heavy-duty skis for extreme terrain, couloirs, and bootpacking with durable cores and reinforced edges. Classified under HTS 9506.11.40 as other skis. Built for mountaineering and big vertical descents.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify core materials (paulownia/bamboo) and edge reinforcement details
• Certify drop-hook tails for ski crampon compatibility
• Document weight per ski (>2kg/pair) for big mountain verification