Zodiac Pro Open 550 Inflatable Boat from Germany
The Zodiac Pro Open 550 is a rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) designed for pleasure cruising and sports activities like waterskiing. It features a fiberglass-reinforced hull with inflatable tubes for buoyancy and stability, excluding sailing yachts. Classified under HTS 8903.19.00.00 as an inflatable boat for pleasure or sports, not a sailing vessel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify vessel length and propulsion type (outboard motor compatibility) to confirm classification under 8903; provide builder's certificate
• Ensure compliance with USCG safety standards for inflatable boats, including flotation and capacity labeling
• Avoid misclassification as unfinished hulls; complete assembly required for 8903, not 8906