Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat
The Beneteau Oceanis 55 is a luxury sailing yacht measuring 55 feet (16.8 meters) in length, designed for pleasure cruising with a fiberglass hull, sloop rig, and auxiliary diesel engine. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat exceeding 24 meters, with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports.
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 sailboat is inflatable
Inflatable sailboats are classified separately in the tariff.
If the vessel is incomplete or lacks essential character of a sailboat
Hulls or unfinished vessels without essential character of a particular kind are classified in heading 89.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the vessel's length overall (LOA) exceeds 24 meters and is documented with builder's certificate or survey
• Declare the auxiliary motor separately if it is not integral, as it may be classified under Chapter 84
• Verify if the yacht qualifies for duty relief under the Customs Tariff's temporary importation provisions for pleasure craft
Related Products under Tariff item 8903.23.00
Bavaria C57 Sailboat with Auxiliary Motor
The Bavaria C57 is a luxury sailing yacht exceeding 24 meters in length, equipped with an auxiliary diesel motor for maneuvering and low-speed propulsion. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat with auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports.
Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat with Yanmar Auxiliary
The Beneteau Oceanis 55 with Yanmar auxiliary is a high-performance cruiser-racer sailboat over 24 meters, featuring a Yanmar auxiliary motor for auxiliary propulsion. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat with auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports.
Custom 26m Schooner Replica
A 26-meter replica of historical schooners built for private yacht racing and charters, with gaff-rigged sails. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat exceeding 24 meters, for pleasure or sports.
Custom 30m Carbon Fiber Sailboat
A high-performance racing yacht exceeding 24 meters in length, constructed primarily from carbon fiber with a retractable keel and advanced sail rigging. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat exceeding 24 meters, for pleasure or sports.
Grand Soleil 50 Sailboat
The Grand Soleil 50 is a 50-foot (15.24m LOA) racer-cruiser with B&R rig, retractable thruster, and lightweight construction for regatta sports sailing and pleasure. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat exceeding 24 meters, designed for pleasure or sports.
Hallberg-Rassy 48 Mk II Sailboat with Auxiliary Engine
The Hallberg-Rassy 48 Mk II is a robust bluewater cruising sailboat over 24 meters long, with an integrated auxiliary motor for harbor use. It falls under tariff item 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat with auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports.