Ice Hockey Skate Runners from Japan
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 — 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
• 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