Laser Dinghy Sailboat

The Laser is a single-handed racing dinghy sailboat, 4.19 meters long, made of fiberglass with a simple sail rig for Olympic-level competition and recreational use. It's a pure sailboat without auxiliary motor, ideal for youth and adult sailors. Falls under HTS 8903.21.00 due to its length under 7.5m and pleasure/sports purpose.

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.

8903.12.00Higher: 37.4% vs 36.5%

If inflatable construction

Inflatable sailboats have separate subheading; rigid hull Lasers stay in non-inflatable category.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If imported as bare hull without mast/rigging

Chapter notes classify unassembled incomplete vessels without essential character under 8906.

9506.29.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36.5%

If scaled model for display rather than seaworthy

Toy or model boats under Chapter 95 if not functional vessels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Provide International Laser Class Association certification to verify one-design specs and recreational classification

β€’ Label as 'non-motorized sailboat for pleasure' to prevent misclassification; include hull ID and sail measurements