PackLite Inflatable Canoe from Japan
Compact inflatable canoe for solo paddling adventures, featuring drop-stitch floor for rigidity and weighs just 85 kg unladen. Intended for sports and pleasure use without any motor attachment points, fitting HTS 8903.12.00.60 for other non-motorized inflatable boats. Its design prioritizes portability over speed.
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
• Include certified weight certificates from manufacturer to confirm under 100 kg unladen, a common audit point
• Ensure no outboard motor mounting hardware is present, as this could shift to motorized subheadings
• Comply with USCG flotation standards if applicable, providing test reports to expedite clearance