Bauer Vapor X5.0 Ice Hockey Skates from Japan
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 — 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
• 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