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Steel Workboat Pleasure Conversion

A converted 19-foot steel-hulled workboat now used for recreational diving and pleasure, powered by outboard motors. Its metal hull and pleasure/sports use qualify it as an 'other vessel' 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%

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Alternative Classifications

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8903.99.10Lower: Free vs 9.5%

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Racing shells are classified separately under this subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Document the conversion to pleasure use with photos or surveys to support classification

β€’ Confirm the outboard motors are included or separate for valuation purposes

β€’ Check if the vessel requires registration with Transport Canada

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Aluminum Jon Boat with Outboard Motor

A flat-bottom 14-foot aluminum jon boat equipped with an outboard motor for shallow-water recreational hunting and fishing. The all-metal hull design qualifies it as a pleasure outboard motorboat under tariff item 8903.99.90.

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'.