Beneteau Oceanis 38 Sailboat

The Beneteau Oceanis 38 is a fiberglass sailing yacht designed for pleasure cruising, featuring a Bermuda sloop rig and auxiliary diesel motor. With an overall length of 11.5 meters, it falls under HTS 8903.22.00.60 as a sailboat exceeding 9.2 m but not over 24 m, used for sports and recreation. It includes standard amenities like a galley, berths, and navigation equipment.

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.

8903Same rate: 36.5%

If equipped with inboard propulsion as primary means

Vessels primarily designed for motor propulsion, even with auxiliary sails, classify under motorboats in 8903.91 rather than sailboats.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36.5%

If incomplete hull or unassembled major components without essential character of finished sailboat

Per chapter notes, unfinished or disassembled hulls lacking the essential character of a complete sailboat vessel fall under heading 8906.

8901.90.00.00Lower: 35% vs 36.5%

If for commercial charter operations rather than private pleasure use

Vessels designed or used for transporting persons or goods, including paid charters, shift to cruise ships or tankers in Chapter 89 headings like 8901.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain a detailed vessel survey and builder's certificate confirming length, sailboat design, and pleasure use to support classification

Ensure compliance with USCG documentation requirements and provide proof of non-commercial use to avoid reclassification

Verify auxiliary motor specs in documentation, as it does not change the primary sailboat classification but must be declared