Zodiac Cadet 360 RIB from Japan
The Zodiac Cadet 360 is a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) with a fiberglass rigid hull attached to inflatable tubes, designed for pleasure and sports without a motor. It has an unladen weight under 100 kg and exceeds $500 in value, fitting HTS 8903.12.0015 due to its rigid hull attachment and non-motorized specification.
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 under 100 kg and value over $500 with original manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Provide detailed hull construction documents proving rigid hull attachment to inflatable structure for customs clearance
• Check for USCG compliance labels if intended for US waters to prevent import holds