Beneteau Oceanis 38 Sailboat from China

The Beneteau Oceanis 38 is a 11.86-meter fiberglass sailboat designed for pleasure cruising with an auxiliary diesel inboard motor. It falls under HTS 8903.22.0020 due to its length exceeding 9.2 meters, sailboat configuration, and auxiliary propulsion. This classification applies to yachts for sports and recreation exceeding 7.5m but not over 24m.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Obtain vessel documentation including builder's certificate, length certificate, and auxiliary motor specifications to verify HTS classification

Ensure compliance with USCG safety standards and obtain Certificate of Compliance before entry