8903.23.00/Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat/Mexico

Beneteau Oceanis 55 Sailboat from Mexico

The Beneteau Oceanis 55 is a luxury sailing yacht measuring 55 feet (16.8 meters) in length, designed for pleasure cruising with a fiberglass hull, sloop rig, and auxiliary diesel engine. It falls under HTS 8903.23.00 as a sailboat exceeding 24 meters, primarily used for recreational sports and leisure sailing on open waters.

Duty Rate — Mexico → 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

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Import Tips

• Obtain a detailed vessel survey and builder's certificate confirming length over 24m and pleasure/sports use to support classification under 8903.23.00

• Ensure compliance with US Coast Guard documentation requirements, including tonnage measurement and stability certification before importation

• Verify auxiliary motor specs do not alter primary sailboat classification; avoid pitfalls by excluding commercial fishing gear