Hunter 18 Sailboat with Auxiliary Motor from China
The Hunter 18 is a compact fiberglass sailboat measuring 5.5 meters in length, designed for recreational sailing with a retractable keel and auxiliary outboard motor for maneuvering in harbors. It falls under HTS 8903.21.0010 as a sailboat not exceeding 7.5 m with an auxiliary motor, primarily used for pleasure or sports.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify vessel length certification from manufacturer to confirm it does not exceed 7.5m for proper classification
• Include Coast Guard documentation and engine specs to prove auxiliary motor presence and avoid reclassification
• Watch for common pitfalls like incomplete assembly, which could shift to heading 8906 for unfinished vessels