Montgomery 17 Sailboat
The Montgomery 17 is a 5.2-meter trailerable sailboat with a deep keel, built for offshore pleasure sailing with a heavy fiberglass hull. As a sailboat under 7.5 meters, it falls under tariff item 8903.21.00.
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 equipped with a motor and used mainly for motorized cruising
This alternative covers vessels not classifiable as sailboats, such as motor-driven pleasure craft.
If the boat is imported disassembled without the essential character of a sailboat
Chapter note 1 assigns incomplete vessels to heading 89.06 unless they have the essential character of a particular kind.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the boat's length overall (LOA) does not exceed 7.5 meters, as longer sailboats fall under a different tariff item
• Provide the manufacturer's specification sheet to the CBSA officer if questioned
• If the boat has a trailer, declare it separately under the appropriate vehicle 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.