Zodiac Cadet 360 Inflatable Tender from Japan
The Zodiac Cadet 360 is a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) designed for pleasure use as a yacht tender, fitted for a motor, with an unladen weight under 100 kg excluding the motor, and valued over $500. It features a fiberglass deep-V hull for stability and inflatable tubes for buoyancy, ideal for sports and recreational boating. Classified under HTS 8903.11.0020 as an inflatable pleasure boat meeting all specified criteria.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify unladen weight certification excluding motor to confirm under 100kg threshold; provide manufacturer specs
• Include proof of pleasure/sports use and value over $500 in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Ensure Coast Guard compliance documentation like capacity plates for recreational vessels