Hobbie 16 with Motor Sailboat

The Hobie 16 is a 5.05m catamaran sailboat with optional auxiliary motor for beach launching, popular for racing and family pleasure sailing. Dual fiberglass hulls with trapeze system. HTS 8903.21.00 covers it as sailboat under 7.5m, motor-auxiliary permitted.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8903Same rate: 36.5%

If catamaran sold primarily as motorized

Essential character determined by marketing and primary propulsion.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If imported disassembled (hulls separate from rigging)

Chapter notes direct incomplete vessels to 8906.

8901.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36.5%

If larger multihull over 7.5m

Length threshold moves to other pleasure craft headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Specify 'sail primary, motor auxiliary' in commercial invoice to maintain sailboat status

β€’ Catamaran beam measurement required for stability documentation