Short Radius Carvers

Skis with aggressive 12m sidecut for quick, tight carving turns on groomed slopes. HTS 9506.11.40 for short-radius other skis. Emphasizes edge angle and precision carving.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.6%+17.5%20.1%
🇲🇽Mexico2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇨🇦Canada2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇩🇪Germany2.6%+10.0%12.6%
🇯🇵Japan2.6%+10.0%12.6%

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9506.11.20Lower: 17.5% vs 20.1%

If lightweight carving skate skis for XC

Short radius XC skate skis classify under cross-country.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify sidecut radius (11-13m) and metal laminate construction

Include carving-specific base tuning (15-20° structure)

Separate carver vs. all-mountain flex patterns

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