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HSChapter 64
U.S. imports of rubber or plastic ski boots, cross-country ski footwear & snowboard boots (HS 640212) totaled $6.6M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Rubber or Plastic Ski Boots, Cross-Country Ski Footwear & Snowboard Boots paid $681K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $5.7M 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 $6.6M in April 2026 ran 77% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| ROMANIA | $1.7M | -- | -$1.7M |
| ITALY | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| VIETNAM | $796K | -- | -$796K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $449K | -- | -$449K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6402120000 | SKI,CROSS-CTY&SNOWBOARD BOOTS W/RUBBER OR PLASTIC | $6.6M | 11.90% | $681K |
SKI,CROSS-CTY&SNOWBOARD BOOTS W/RUBBER OR PLASTIC
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6402120000 | SKI,CROSS-CTY&SNOWBOARD BOOTS W/RUBBER OR PLASTIC | $66K |
SKI,CROSS-CTY&SNOWBOARD BOOTS W/RUBBER OR PLASTIC
541 prs
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE RUB ETC & LEATHER UPPER NESOI
HS 640399
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE & UPPER RUBBER OR PLAST NESOI
HS 640299
FOOTWEAR TEX UP RUBPLAS SOL SPORT SHOES
HS 640411
FOOTWEAR, OUT SOLE RUB OR PLAST & TEXT UPPER NESOI
HS 640419
FOOTWEAR, OUT SOLE RUB ETC & UP LEA NESOI, ANK COV
HS 640391
FOOTWEAR, OUTER SOLE & UPPER OF LEATHER NESOI
HS 640359
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utah | $2.3M | -- | -$2.3M |
| Washington | $1.4M | -- | -$1.4M |
| New Hampshire | $1.0M | -- | -$1.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.0M | -- | -$2.0M |
| TACOMA, WA | $1.6M | -- | -$1.6M |
| NEWARK, NJ | $760K | -- | -$760K |