Fat Skis for Powder from China
Extra-wide skis (120mm+ waist) optimized exclusively for deep powder flotation and surfing snow. Classified HTS 9506.11.40 as other powder skis. Massive surface area prevents sinking.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.6%
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
• Document extreme waist widths (120-140mm) and floatation testing
• Specify powder-specific tip/tail volumes and setback designs
• Avoid general 'freeride' labeling for powder-specific verification