Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat with Yanmar Auxiliary from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
11.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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