Hobbie 16 with Motor Sailboat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'sail primary, motor auxiliary' in commercial invoice to maintain sailboat status
• Catamaran beam measurement required for stability documentation