Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 95061120: Skis, Cross-Country Snow-Skis

The HS Code 95061120 refers to skis specifically designed for cross-country snow skiing. Cross-country skiing is a popular winter sport that involves skiing across long distances on flat or undulating terrain. These skis are lightweight and narrow, allowing for easy maneuverability and efficient gliding on snow-covered surfaces.

When it comes to international trade, the HS Code plays a crucial role in classifying and identifying the products being traded. It is a standardized system used globally to categorize goods for customs and statistical purposes.

The bound / MFN (Most Favored Nation) duty rate for HS Code 95061120 is free. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must offer the same treatment to all its trading partners for the same goods or services. In other words, countries cannot discriminate against specific trading partners by imposing higher duties or restrictions on their imports.

The quantity unit for HS Code 95061120 is pairs (PRS). This indicates that the skis are typically imported and exported in pairs.

There are also special tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment for imports of skis under HS Code 95061120. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program provides duty-free treatment for eligible products from developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain also offers a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), skis from Canada can be imported duty-free.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile offers a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): Skis from countries in the Caribbean Basin can be imported duty-free under this program.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel provides duty-free treatment for skis imported under HS Code 95061120.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): Countries in the Andean region have a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan offers a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco also provides a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Similar to Canada, skis from Mexico can be imported duty-free under NAFTA.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman offers a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): Skis from the Dominican Republic and Central American countries can be imported duty-free under this program.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru offers a special rate for duty-free import of skis.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore provides duty-free treatment for skis imported under HS Code 95061120.

Importing US states and exporting US states may vary when it comes to HS Code 95061120. Different states within the United States may have different levels of demand for cross-country snow skis, depending on factors such as climate, geography, and popularity of winter sports. Similarly, the exporting US states may differ based on where the skis are manufactured or distributed from within the country.

HS Code 95061120 represents cross-country snow skis. It is important for international trade as it helps classify and identify the specific product being traded. The duty rate for this HS Code is free, and there are various special tariff preference programs that offer duty-free treatment for imports of skis. Understanding the HS Code and its associated regulations is essential for businesses and individuals involved in the import and export of cross-country snow skis.