9506.70 - Ice skates and roller skates, including skating boots with skates attached; parts and accessories thereof:

Category 9506.70 encompasses ice skates and roller skates, as well as skating boots with skates permanently attached. This broad category also includes all parts and accessories for these types of skates. The defining characteristic is the presence of either blades for gliding on ice or wheels for rolling motion, integrated into footwear or designed for separate attachment.

This category is distinct from its siblings, which cover equipment for other sports such as snow skiing, water sports, and golf, or specific indoor games like table tennis. Unlike broader exercise or general sports equipment covered elsewhere in Chapter 95, 9506.70 is specifically dedicated to the unique equipment used for ice and roller skating.

Within 9506.70, further subdivisions clarify the classification based on the type of skate and whether footwear is integrated. Subcategory 9506.70.20 covers roller skates and their components. Category 9506.70.40.00 specifically addresses ice skates where the footwear is permanently affixed to the blade, while 9506.70.60 captures other types of ice skates and accessories for those with permanently attached footwear, ensuring precise tariff assignment.