9506.19 - Other:

HTS code 9506.19 broadly encompasses "Other" snow-ski equipment, excluding skis themselves and ski bindings, which are classified under 9506.11 and 9506.12, respectively. This category is intended for accessories and components that are integral to the sport of snow skiing but do not constitute the primary skiing apparatus or the mechanism for attaching the boot to the ski. Examples include ski poles, ski boots (when not part of a set with skis), ski goggles, ski helmets, and protective gear specifically designed for skiing.

Distinguishing 9506.19 from its siblings is crucial for accurate classification. While 9506.11 covers the skis and any parts directly attached to them for gliding on snow, and 9506.12 specifically addresses the bindings that secure ski boots to skis, 9506.19 captures the supporting equipment. This means that items like ski poles, which are held by the skier for propulsion and balance, fall under this classification rather than the ski itself.

Within HTS 9506.19, further subdivisions exist to refine classification based on specific types of snow-ski equipment. The subcategory 9506.19.40.00 specifically designates "Cross-country" equipment, recognizing the distinct design and purpose of gear used for this particular discipline of skiing. The remaining "Other" items within 9506.19, classified under 9506.19.80, cover all other snow-ski accessories and equipment not falling under the cross-country designation or the sibling ski and binding categories.