J/70 Sport Sailboat from Japan
The J/70 is a one-design racing sailboat at 7.0 meters LOA, made of fiberglass with a large asymmetric spinnaker and outboard motor compatibility. Popular in club racing and pleasure sailing worldwide. HTS 8903.21.0040 applies to this non-inflatable sailboat in the specified length bracket.
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
• Class association certification helps prove sports use for tariff benefits
• Ensure trailer compatibility docs if imported with trailer to avoid separate 8716 classification