Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat with Yanmar Auxiliary from Japan
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 — Japan → 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
• 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