Hunter 18 Sailboat
The Hunter 18 is a 5.5-meter fiberglass daysailer with a water ballast system, designed for easy trailering and stable leisure sailing for up to six adults. As a sailboat not exceeding 7.5 meters in length, it is classified under tariff item 8903.21.00 for pleasure craft.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 9.5% | — | 9.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boat is imported with an auxiliary motor and is not primarily a sailboat
This alternative covers other pleasure vessels, including motorboats, when the sailboat's character is not predominant.
If the boat is incomplete or unassembled without the essential character of a sailboat
Chapter note 1 directs unfinished vessels to heading 89.06 unless they have the essential character of a particular kind.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the boat is declared as a pleasure craft and not for commercial use, as this affects classification
• Have the bill of sale and proof of origin (e.g
• USMCA certificate) ready to claim preferential duty rates
• Verify that the trailer, if included, is declared separately under its own tariff item
Related Products under Tariff item 8903.21.00
29er Skiff Sailboat
The 29er Skiff is a high-performance 5.5-meter sailboat designed for Olympic youth racing, featuring a lightweight fiberglass hull and a trapeze system. It is a non-inflatable sailboat with or without an auxiliary motor, falling under tariff item 8903.21.00 for sailboats not exceeding 7.5 meters.
Beneteau First 14 Sailboat with Outboard
The Beneteau First 14 is a 4.2-meter trailerable sailboat with a lifting keel, popular for day sailing and fitted with an auxiliary outboard motor. It is a non-inflatable sailboat with an auxiliary motor, fitting tariff item 8903.21.00 for sailboats not exceeding 7.5 meters.
Beneteau First 24 Sailboat
The Beneteau First 24 is a 7.3-meter high-performance daysailer with a lifting keel and optional carbon fiber components, designed for racing and pleasure with an auxiliary motor. Its length under 7.5 meters places it under tariff item 8903.21.00 for sailboats.
Butterfly Catamaran with Outboard
The Butterfly Catamaran is a 3.6-meter training catamaran with an outboard motor, designed for learning and recreational sailing. It is a non-inflatable sailboat with an auxiliary motor, fitting tariff item 8903.21.00 for sailboats not exceeding 7.5 meters.
Byte CII Sailboat
The Byte CII is a 4.03-meter single-handed racing dinghy, a successor to the Laser, built for competitive and recreational sailing. It is a non-inflatable sailboat without an auxiliary motor, fitting tariff item 8903.21.00 for sailboats not exceeding 7.5 meters.
Catalina 14.2 Sailboat
The Catalina 14.2 is a compact fiberglass daysailer measuring 14.2 feet (about 4.3 meters), designed for recreational sailing on small lakes or coastal waters. It features a Bermuda sloop rig and is a non-inflatable sailboat, qualifying under tariff item 8903.21.00 for sailboats not exceeding 7.5 meters.