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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of snow skis & snow-ski equipment (SITC 89473) totaled $9.4M in April 2026, traded with 31 countries.
Importers of Snow Skis & Snow-Ski Equipment paid $1.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 16% on $8.5M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Snow Skis & Snow-Ski Equipment imports of $9.4M in April 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAlpine skis, cross-country skis, ski bindings, ski poles, and related snow-ski equipment are grouped here as a functionally coherent sporting goods category. The heading captures both the ski itself and ancillary equipment designed specifically for snow skiing, distinguishing it from snowboards, which classify separately. European suppliers — particularly from countries with established ski manufacturing traditions — have historically been significant sources for premium ski equipment entering the US market, though production has also shifted toward Asian manufacturing for entry- and mid-level product tiers.
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No — snowboards are classified under a separate heading for surf boards, sailboards, and similar equipment. This heading is specific to snow skis and equipment designed for skiing, so importers must ensure their product descriptions clearly distinguish ski equipment from snowboard equipment to avoid misclassification.
When imported as part of a complete ski set, bindings and poles are generally classified with the skis. When imported separately, bindings and poles may be classified under this same heading as 'other snow-ski equipment,' but importers should verify at the correlated HTS subheading level, as separate components can sometimes attract different duty treatment than complete sets.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $4.3M | -- | -$4.3M |
| GERMANY | $1.5M | $31K | -$1.5M |
| AUSTRIA | $877K | -- | -$877K |
| TAIWAN | $748K | $3K | -$745K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $724K | -- | -$724K |
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