J/Boats J/88 Offshore Racer from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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