Hunter 18 Sailboat from China
The Hunter 18 is a popular daysailer with a water ballast system for easy transport, measuring 5.5 meters overall. Built with fiberglass hull and deck, it accommodates 6 adults for leisure sailing. Falls under HTS 8903.21.0035 as a non-inflatable sailboat for sports/pleasure in the 4-6.5m range.
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
• Include length certificate from manufacturer and photos showing sail rig as primary feature
• Prepare for potential inspection of ballast system; declare as fixed design sailboat