Laser Dinghy Sailboat from Japan
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.
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
• Provide International Laser Class Association certification to verify one-design specs and recreational classification
• Label as 'non-motorized sailboat for pleasure' to prevent misclassification; include hull ID and sail measurements