Beneteau First 27 Sailboat from China
The Beneteau First 27 is a performance-oriented sailboat designed for racing and cruising, with an overall length of 8.1 meters. It features a fiberglass hull, Bermuda sloop rig, and optional auxiliary motor, making it ideal for pleasure and sports sailing. This vessel falls under HTS 8903.22.0025 due to its length between 7.5 m and 9.2 m and classification as a non-inflatable sailboat for pleasure or sports.
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 a detailed vessel specification sheet from the manufacturer confirming length and sailboat design; ensure compliance with USCG safety standards for recreational vessels; verify if auxiliary motor presence affects classification documentation