Hobbie 16 with Motor Sailboat from Japan
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 — 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
• Specify 'sail primary, motor auxiliary' in commercial invoice to maintain sailboat status
• Catamaran beam measurement required for stability documentation