Dacron Mainsail for Sailboats

A durable Dacron (polyester) mainsail for cruising sailboats, with reinforced edges and battens for shape retention. Classified in HTS 6306.30.00.20 because Dacron is a polyester textile material not specifically listed under cotton or man-made fiber sail subheadings.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

6306.22Higher: 18.8% vs 17.5%

If composed mainly of cotton canvas

Cotton sails have their own subheading with different tariff treatment.

6307.90Lower: 17% vs 17.5%

If sold as a complete sail repair kit with accessories

Sets including made-up sails and other articles shift to other made-up textile articles.

5407.61Higher: 24.9% vs 17.5%

If imported as bulk woven polyester fabric intended for sailmaking

Unmade fabrics are classified by fiber type in Chapter 54, not as finished sails.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturer specs confirming Dacron composition and boat sail designation to comply with hierarchy under sails

Watch for common pitfalls like incorrect weight declarations leading to duties under tarpaulin headings

Bundle with rigging invoices separately to avoid set classification