Sea Eagle 285 Frameless Inflatable Kayak from Japan
This frameless inflatable kayak from Sea Eagle weighs 78 kg unladen, paddle-powered only, and exceeds $500 in value. It qualifies under HTS 8903.12.0020 for 'other' non-motorized inflatable sports boats. Perfect for touring rivers or coastal paddling.
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
• Submit engineering drawings proving no outboard motor transom to confirm classification
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests commercial fishing use, which could reclassify
• Document as pleasure/sports vessel; industrial patrol variants go elsewhere