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HSChapter 64
U.S. imports of rubber or plastic ski boots, cross-country ski footwear & snowboard boots (HS 640212) totaled $25.6M in July 2026, traded with 38 countries.
Importers of Rubber or Plastic Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots paid $2.6M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $24.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Rubber or Plastic Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots imports of $25.6M in July 2026 ran 145% above the year-to-date monthly average of $10.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataSki boots, cross-country ski footwear, and snowboard boots with outer soles and uppers entirely of rubber or plastics — but not meeting the waterproof bonded-construction standard of Chapter 64's waterproof headings — are consolidated into a single 10-digit line (6402120000). Romania and Hungary are the leading US suppliers under this heading, reflecting the established alpine sports manufacturing base in Central and Eastern Europe, with Italy also a notable source. The concentration of supply in EU member states means importers should monitor any applicable trade-remedy developments, though no Section 301 exposure applies to European-origin goods. Correct classification hinges on confirming that the upper is rubber or plastic rather than leather, which would redirect the article to heading 6403.
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1.5K shipments/mo
Classification of the upper is based on the constituent material of the outer upper, not interior linings or decorative trim. A rubber or plastic outer shell with an internal leather liner would still classify under 6402 provided the external upper surface is rubber or plastic. However, if leather constitutes the predominant external surface material, the boot moves to heading 6403. A detailed material breakdown from the manufacturer is essential.
Central and Eastern European manufacturers — particularly in Romania and Hungary — have long-standing relationships with major European ski boot brands and possess the precision injection-molding and shell-construction expertise specific to alpine footwear. These technical barriers to entry, combined with brand IP concentration in Europe, limit the competitive inroads of lower-cost Asian producers in this specialized segment.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6402120000 | Ski,Cross-Cty&snowboard Boots W/Rubber or Plastic | $25.6M | 10.14% | 96.57% | $2.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6402120000 | Ski,Cross-Cty&snowboard Boots W/Rubber or Plastic | $609K |
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.
Subheading 4 of 5 in heading 6402
Subheading 640212 · $25.6M of $513.4M
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ImportsExports
Imports
$25.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$609KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Romania and Hungary together supply 67% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
3.5% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 10.14%.