Zodiac Cadet 360 Inflatable Tender from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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