J/Boats J/88 Offshore Racer

The J/88 is a 8.85-meter carbon-reinforced sailboat optimized for shorthanded offshore racing and day sailing. It includes a retractable keel, spacious cockpit, and auxiliary outboard motor option for pleasure sports use. Classified under HTS 8903.22.0025 for its length exceeding 7.5 m but not 9.2 m as a non-inflatable sailboat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1.5%+35.0%36.5%
🇲🇽Mexico1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇨🇦Canada1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇩🇪Germany1.5%+10.0%11.5%
🇯🇵Japan1.5%+10.0%11.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8903.32.00Same rate: 36.5%

If length exceeds 9.2 m up to 24 m

Sailboats in the next size bracket fall under 8903.32 for lengths over 9.2 m.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If imported disassembled without standing rigging

Disassembled vessels without essential sailboat character per chapter notes go to 8906.

8903Same rate: 36.5%

If with inboard engine as main propulsion and minimal sail use

Primarily motor-driven pleasure craft classify as motorboats in 8903.91.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide builder's certificate with exact LOA measurement and rig type; check for anti-dumping duties on carbon fiber components; arrange for pre-shipment survey to confirm pleasure-use designation

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