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Sunfish Sailboat

The Sunfish is a 13-foot lateen-rigged fiberglass sailboat popular for one or two-person recreational sailing on small waters. Weighing under 120 lbs, it's highly portable and used worldwide for pleasure and racing. HTS 8903.21.00 applies as a non-inflatable sailboat under 7.5m length.

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 factory-equipped with auxiliary outboard motor

Auxiliary motor integration changes essential character to powerboat subheading.

8904.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36.5%

If constructed primarily of wood

Tonnage-based vessels over certain size in wood enter Chapter 89 heading 8904.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If disassembled for shipping without rigging

Unassembled vessels lacking completed character per chapter notes go to 8906.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Include weight and portability specs in documentation to affirm recreational dinghy status

β€’ US Sailing Association class rules documentation helps prove sports/pleasure use