Powder Skis from China
Wide skis (110mm+ waist) with early rise tips for deep snow flotation and powder performance. HTS 9506.11.40 designation as other skis for off-piste use. Rockered design prevents diving in heavy powder.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20.1%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Document waist width over 110mm and tip rocker measurements
• Include powder-specific base materials (sintered bases) in specs
• Avoid 'backcountry' labeling that could trigger avalanche gear classification