Optimist Dinghy Sailboat from Japan
The Optimist dinghy is a pram-style sailboat for children, fiberglass construction, 2.31 meters length, used worldwide for youth racing. Under HTS 8903.21.00.30 as a non-inflatable pleasure sailboat ≤4m. Its simple sail rig defines its sports vessel character.
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 International Optimist Dinghy Association build certificate
• Measure from bow to stern precisely for LOA compliance
• Declare as complete vessel; partial assemblies risk 8906