HTS Codes / Chapter 98

9817.61.01

Articles of ski racing apparel which, because of their padding, construction, or other special features, are specially designed to protect against injuries from the sport of ski racing, such as blows caused by slalom gates or falls (provided for in subheading 6101.30.20, 6105.20.20, 6110.11, 6110.12.20, 6110.19, 6110.20.20, 6110.30.30, 6112.20.10, 6114.30.30, 6203.43.15 or 6203.43.35)

Duty rates

General (MFN)

5.5%

Special programs

Free (AU,BH,CL,CO,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) The rate applicable in the absence of this heading (A,D,E,IL)

Column 2 (non-MFN)

The rate applicable in the absence of this heading

“General” applies to imports from most trading partners under normal trade relations. “Special” lists products eligible for reduced or duty-free treatment under programs like GSP, USMCA, CAFTA-DR, or individual free-trade agreements. “Column 2” applies to imports from countries without normal trade relations (currently Cuba and North Korea).

Chapter 98

Special classification provisions (Section XXII — Special classification and temporary provisions)