Ice Hockey Skate Runners from China
High-carbon steel runners with hollow grind for ice hockey skates where blades are permanently fixed to boots. Classified in HTS 9506.70.60.80 as essential parts for ice skates with attached footwear, providing the cutting edge for ice traction.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide sharpening specifications and material test reports to confirm sports-specific use
• Declare exact skate model compatibility; mismatches lead to audits
• Avoid bulk packaging resembling raw steel strips, which could classify under Chapter 72