Racing Slalom Skis from China
Competition-grade skis for slalom events with tight sidecut radius, stiff flex, and World Cup base material. Classified HTS 9506.11.40 as other skis for alpine racing. FIS-compliant construction for maximum edge grip.
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
• Include FIS/ISO 5355 certification; recreational labeling causes misclassification
• Declare exact sidecut (12-15m radius) and plate binding system specs
• Separate racing vs. demo models in shipments to maintain accurate duty rates