9902.17.55 - Ski bindings (other than for cross-country skis), valued not over $55 each (provided for in subheading 9506.12.80)

This HTS category, 9902.17.55, pertains to a specific type of ski binding: those designed for downhill or alpine skiing, and crucially, those with an individual value not exceeding $55 USD. This designation is part of temporary legislation and is provided for in subheading 9506.12.80, indicating that these bindings are subject to specific trade provisions that may differ from permanent tariff classifications. The emphasis on "other than for cross-country skis" is a key differentiator, ensuring that bindings intended for different skiing disciplines are appropriately categorized.

As a temporary legislation code within Chapter 99, this entry directly modifies or supplements the standard tariff treatment for ski bindings found elsewhere in the HTS. While other sections of the tariff schedule would classify ski bindings based on their primary function, material, or general description, this code introduces a price-based exclusion and a sport-specific qualifier under a special provision. It is essential for importers to verify if the bindings they are bringing into the country meet both the physical description (downhill ski bindings) and the value threshold to fall under this particular temporary provision.

Given that this is a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories to explore within 9902.17.55. The classification is definitive for ski bindings that meet the stipulated criteria, meaning that any further breakdown would be at the level of the originating subheading (9506.12.80) from which this temporary provision is derived. Therefore, the practical application of this code relies solely on accurately assessing whether the imported ski bindings are indeed for downhill skiing and do not exceed the $55 per unit value.