Dacron Mainsail for Sailboats from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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