Telescopic Titanium Ski Poles from China

Premium titanium telescopic ski poles for mountaineering and ski touring, with quick-lock mechanisms. Classified as ski poles and accessories under HTS 9506.19.80.40 for snow-ski use. Ultralight for high-altitude performance.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20.3%

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

Titanium alloys need metallurgical certs; misdeclare as steel and face penalties

Emphasize snow-ski end-use in invoices to avoid hiking pole classification

Watch quotas on titanium imports from certain origins