Hallberg-Rassy 48 Sailboat from Japan
The Hallberg-Rassy 48 is a center cockpit bluewater sailboat of 48 feet (14.7m, models exceeding 24m LOA), built for long-range pleasure cruising with a protected pilothouse and cutter rig. It is classified in HTS 8903.23.00 as a non-inflatable sailboat over 24 meters for sports and recreation.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Provide CE Category A certification for ocean-going compliance in US imports
• Declare as 'complete vessel' with all rigging installed to avoid 8906 reclassification