Standard International Trade Classification
U.S. imports of Ski Boots & Cross-Country Ski Footwear with Leather Uppers (SITC 85122) totaled $241K in August 2026, imported from 43 countries.
Importers of Ski Boots & Cross-Country Ski Footwear with Leather Uppers 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. Ski Boots & Cross-Country Ski Footwear with Leather Uppers imports of $241K in August 2026 ran 87% above the year-to-date monthly average of $129K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLeather uppers combined with outer soles of rubber, plastics, leather, or composition leather define this ski footwear heading, which today captures a niche but commercially distinct segment — primarily traditional Nordic leather ski boots and some telemark footwear. While modern alpine ski boots have largely migrated to all-plastics construction, leather-upper ski boots retain a following in telemark, backcountry, and traditional Nordic disciplines where flex and breathability are valued. Classification here requires that the upper be genuinely leather; ski boots with synthetic leather or textile uppers fall under different headings. The relatively low import volume compared to the plastics ski boot heading reflects the niche market position of leather ski footwear.
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163 import shipments a month
Classification is based on the outer upper material, not the lining. If the external upper surface is leather, the boot classifies here regardless of the interior lining material. However, if the outer surface is a combination of leather and synthetic panels, the essential character of the upper — determined by the predominant surface area — governs classification.
Randonnée (AT) ski boots are designed for alpine ski binding systems and are generally classified as ski boots. If the uppers are leather, they would fall under this heading. However, some lightweight backcountry boots blur the line with hiking boots, and CBP may look to binding compatibility and the manufacturer's marketing as evidence of the article's primary purpose.
Basic heading 395 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 85122 · $241K of $46.9B
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 Ski Boots & Cross-Country Ski Footwear with Leather Uppers.
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 · exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Vietnam and United Kingdom together supply 82% of it. China pays 19.2% duty; Italy 4.2%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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