Dacron Mainsail for Sailboats from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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