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Ice Skate Tendon Guards

Plastic or composite guards attached behind the boot heel on ice skates with fixed blades to protect ankles. Classified under HTS 9506.70.60.80 as protective accessories for permanently attached ice skates.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9506.99.60Higher: 24% vs 20%

If general sports protective gear

Other articles not specific to skates classify separately.

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 20%

If bulk plastic molded parts

Generic plastic items without sports principal use.

6406.90Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If as boot reinforcement

Plastic uppers for footwear if not skate-designated.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide impact test results for customs validation

• Specify boot model fit in invoices