Boston Whaler Outboard
An iconic unsinkable Boston Whaler outboard motorboat for coastal pleasure and sports fishing, with a foam-filled fiberglass hull, measuring 13-19 feet. It is a pleasure vessel for sports, classified under tariff item 8903.99.90.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the boat is a racing shell
Racing shells are classified separately under this subheading.
If the boat is incomplete or unassembled without essential character
Chapter note 1 covers such vessels under heading 89.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the boat as a pleasure vessel for sports or recreation to qualify under this tariff item
• Ensure the outboard motor is declared separately if it is not permanently attached; motors may have different tariff classification
• Verify the boat's country of origin to claim any preferential duty rates under trade agreements
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Aluminum Jon Boat with Outboard Motor
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Aluminum Outboard Fishing Boat
A lightweight aluminum boat designed for fishing, powered by an outboard motor, measuring around 16 feet in length with a V-hull for stability on lakes and rivers. It is used for pleasure or sports, fitting under tariff item 8903.99.90.
Aluminum Rowboat
This aluminum rowboat is durable with riveted seams, ideal for fishing or leisure rowing on ponds. It is non-motorized and without sail capabilities, propelled primarily by oars, making it a pleasure rowboat under tariff item 8903.99.90.
Bayliner Element E16 Reinforced Plastic Hull Outboard Motorboat
The Bayliner Element E16 is a 16-foot outboard motorboat with a reinforced plastics hull, designed for recreational fishing and day cruising. Its durable and lightweight construction suits pleasure use, placing it under tariff item 8903.99.90 as an 'other vessel'.