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Telemark Skis from Japan

Wide skis designed for telemark technique with free heel bindings. HTS 9506.19.80 covers these as other snow-ski equipment not fitting narrower cross-country or ski-jump categories. Ideal for freestyle off-piste skiing.

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

• Specify duckbill tip shape in descriptions for telemark classification

• Include binding compatibility affidavits to prevent downhill mix-up