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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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