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Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; row boats and canoes: > Sailboats, other than inflatable, with or without auxiliary motor: > Of a length exceeding 24 m > Other
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8903.23.00.20
Custom 30m Carbon Fiber Sailboat
A high-performance racing yacht exceeding 24 meters in length, constructed primarily from carbon fiber with a retractable keel and advanced sail rigging. Classified under HTS 8903.23.0020 as a sailboat for pleasure or sports, not inflatable, with length over 24m and falling into the 'other' category due to its custom design. It lacks the essential character of a standard production model.
Luxury 28m Sloop Yacht
An elegant single-mast sloop designed for long-distance cruising, measuring 28 meters overall with teak decks and gourmet galley facilities. Falls under HTS 8903.23.0020 as a non-inflatable sailboat exceeding 24m for pleasure or sports, categorized as 'other' beyond standard cruiser-racer types. Features auxiliary diesel but sails are primary propulsion.
Performance 32m Catamaran Sailboat
A twin-hull catamaran optimized for speed and stability, 32 meters in length with rotating mast and carbon rigging for sports sailing. Classified in HTS 8903.23.0020 as an 'other' sailboat over 24m for pleasure/sports, distinguished from monohulls or standard multihulls. Inflatable elements absent; sails define essential character.
Superyacht 35m Ketch
A two-masted ketch superyacht at 35 meters, blending luxury accommodations with bluewater sailing capability for sports and pleasure. HTS 8903.23.0020 applies to this non-inflatable sailboat exceeding 24m in the 'other' subcategory due to its specialized rig configuration. Auxiliary power secondary to sailing propulsion.
Custom 26m Schooner Replica
A 26-meter replica of historical schooners built for private yacht racing and charters, with gaff-rigged sails. Falls under HTS 8903.23.0020 as an 'other' sailboat over 24m for pleasure/sports, not inflatable, with historical design distinguishing it. Sails provide primary character.