Harmonized System
U.S. imports of Leather Upper Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots (HS 640312) totaled $241K in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Leather Upper Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots paid $6K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.93% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Leather Upper Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots imports of $241K in August 2026 ran 87% above the year-to-date monthly average of $129K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSki boots, cross-country ski footwear, and snowboard boots with leather uppers are classified here, with the US schedule distinguishing welt-construction ski boots (6403123000) from other construction methods (6403126000) in addition to the base 10-digit line (6403120000). Vietnam leads US supply under this heading, with Italy and China also significant — Italy's presence reflecting its heritage role in premium alpine boot manufacturing. The welt-construction distinction is commercially important: welt-sewn ski boots command a premium in the backcountry and telemark segments and may carry different duty treatment than cemented or injection-molded constructions. Importers should confirm upper material composition carefully, as composite uppers with significant synthetic panels may shift classification to heading 6402.
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Welt construction involves a strip of leather or other material stitched between the upper and the outsole, a method associated with Goodyear welt or Norwegian welt techniques common in backcountry and telemark ski boots. Importers should obtain manufacturer construction diagrams confirming the welt-stitching method; boots assembled by direct injection, cementation, or other bonding methods without a welt strip classify under 6403126000.
Classification of the upper is based on the material that constitutes the greatest external surface area of the upper. If leather predominates over rubber, plastic, or textile panels on the external upper surface, the boot remains in heading 6403. If rubber or plastic panels exceed leather in external surface area, the article moves to heading 6402. A precise surface-area measurement or manufacturer's material breakdown is the appropriate supporting document.
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Subheading 8 of 8 in heading 6403
Subheading 640312 · $241K of $1.1B
ImportsExports
Imports
$241KYoY · free account
Exports
$80KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $1.8M of Leather Upper Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots and exported $2.3M.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6403126000 | Ftwr Soles R/P/L/C-L Up L Ski-Boots/X-Cty Oth Ftwr | $37K | 9.93% | 85.76% | $4K |
| 6403123000 | Ftwr Soles R/P/L/C-L Up L-Ski-Boot/X-Cty Welt Ftwr | $25K | 7.45% | 58.72% | $2K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6403120000 | Ftwr W/Lthr Upp, Ski, Cross-Cty & Snowboard Boots | $80K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and United Kingdom together supply 82% of it. China pays 19.2% duty; Italy 4.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
6.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 8.93% of imports for consumption.