Competition Bobsled Frame from China
The steel and carbon fiber chassis for a four-man bobsled used in World Cup and Olympic events, providing structural integrity at speeds over 90 mph. It mounts runners and cowling for optimal aerodynamics. Falls under HTS 9506.99.4000 due to its specific design for international bobsled competitions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Obtain FIBT/Winterberg specs documentation to substantiate international competition use
• Declare exact material composition (e.g
• carbon fiber ratio) to prevent misclassification as general metal articles
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on steel components; source from approved international suppliers