Bauer Vapor X5.0 Ice Hockey Skates from Germany
These professional-grade ice hockey skates feature a lightweight composite boot with permanently attached stainless steel blades designed for optimal performance on the ice. The rigid structure provides ankle support and power transfer essential for hockey players. Classified under HTS 9506.70.4000 as ice skates with footwear permanently attached.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the skates have permanently attached blades per subheading definition; removable blades classify under 9506.70.2000
• Provide detailed boot material composition (e.g
• synthetic leather, composites) for accurate duty assessment
• Include proof of retail packaging to avoid misclassification as industrial or team equipment