Beneteau Oceanis 38 Sailboat from China

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.

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 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