Oyster 565 Luxury Sail Yacht with Cummins Auxiliary Motor from Germany
Oyster 565 is an elegant long-range sailing yacht surpassing 24 meters, powered by a Cummins auxiliary motor for backup propulsion. It is classified in HTS 8903.23.0015 for pleasure and sports sailboats with auxiliary capability.
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
• Provide stability booklet and load line certificate for large yachts
• Ensure motor is documented as auxiliary (<50% total power) to maintain sailboat status
• Watch for valuation disputes—use transaction value with builder invoices