Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat with Yanmar Auxiliary from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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