Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat with Yanmar Auxiliary
The Beneteau Oceanis 55 is a high-performance cruiser-racer sailboat over 24 meters, featuring a Yanmar auxiliary motor for auxiliary propulsion. Classified under HTS 8903.23.0015 for its sailboat design for pleasure sailing with non-primary motor assistance.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If length 20.12m to 24m
Sailboats with auxiliary motor but shorter length fall into 8903.32 subheading.
If imported as hull with separate motor
Incomplete vessels or hulls lacking full sailboat character classify in 8906.
If converted to primary motor drive
If sails are accessory and motor primary, shifts to other motorboats in 8903.92.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit hull identification number (HIN) and motor serial numbers with entry; mismatches cause inspections
• Prepare for potential Jones Act compliance if vessel has US connections; label as pleasure use only
• Avoid pitfall of length mismeasurement—use waterline length per USCG standards for >24m confirmation
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