Beneteau Oceanis 38 Sailboat from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

11.5%

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

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

Beneteau Oceanis 38 Sailboat from Germany — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8903.22.00.60