J/109 Offshore Racer Sailboat from China
The J/109 is a performance-oriented sailboat optimized for offshore racing and weekend cruising, with a length of 10.52 meters and fractional sloop rig. Classified under HTS 8903.22.00 due to its size range and purpose for sports and pleasure sailing, it features a deep fin keel and spade rudder. Carbon fiber spars enhance its racing capabilities.
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
• Include detailed build specifications and sail area measurements to confirm sailboat classification over motorboat
• Ensure keel type and rig configuration documentation matches pleasure/sports use, not commercial fishing
• File Form 4455 for temporary importation if testing in US waters before permanent import