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Recreational Pontoon Boat

A leisure pontoon boat with outboard motor for family cruising on lakes, featuring deck furniture and bimini top, under 20 feet. It is a pleasure vessel, classified under tariff item 8903.99.90.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China9.5%β€”9.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico9.5%β€”9.5%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States9.5%β€”9.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany9.5%β€”9.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan9.5%β€”9.5%

More Specific Codes

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Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8903.99.10Lower: Free vs 9.5%

If the pontoon boat is a racing shell

Racing shells are classified under this separate tariff item.

8906.90.11Lower: Free vs 9.5%

If the boat is unassembled or incomplete

Chapter note 1 directs such vessels to heading 89.06.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Classify the pontoon boat as a pleasure craft for recreation

β€’ Ensure the outboard motor is declared separately if not permanently attached

β€’ Verify that the boat meets Canadian safety standards for passenger use

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Aluminum Outboard Fishing Boat

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