Backcountry Splitboard from China
A snowboard that splits into two skis for uphill touring, with bindings for snowboarding descent. Classified in HTS 9506.19.80 as other snow-ski equipment due to hybrid ski/snowboard function. Essential for remote powder access.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.8%
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
• Document split mechanism details; classify based on primary ski mode
• Require avalanche certification labels for safety compliance