Oyster 495 Sailboat from China
The Oyster 495 is a 49.5-foot (15.1m, over 24m variants) luxury bluewater yacht with deck saloon, hydraulic sail handling, and auxiliary propulsion for transoceanic pleasure voyages. Falls under HTS 8903.23.00 for large sailboats dedicated to sports and leisure.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%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)
Import Tips
• Secure builder's plate data confirming dimensions and pleasure designation
• Pre-clear with CBP via vessel manifest including safety equipment inventory