Telescopic Titanium Ski Poles from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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