Zodiac Pro Open 550 Inflatable Boat from Japan
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 — 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 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