Alpina BC 3050 Backcountry Binding from China
Alpina BC 3050 offers 50mm flex for off-track backcountry cross-country skiing, durable for deep snow touring. HTS 9506.12.4000 covers this as cross-country binding, not for payment-operated machines (9504.30).
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
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
• Highlight backcountry certification in invoices to distinguish from alpine; CBP often scrutinizes hybrid designs
• Batch imports in original retail packaging to qualify for set treatment if with skis
• Watch for material declarations if containing minor precious metals per Chapter Note 1