Bayliner Element M15 Inboard Motorboat from Germany
The Bayliner Element M15 is a compact fiberglass motorboat measuring 4.9 meters in length, equipped with an inboard/outdrive engine for pleasure boating. It falls under HTS 8903.31.0020 as a non-inflatable motorboat under 7.5m with inboard/outdrive propulsion, designed for recreational use on lakes and rivers. This classification applies to its hull and integrated engine system as a complete vessel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify vessel length measurement per USCG standards to confirm sub-7.5m status; obtain original manufacturer specs and CE certification for EU-origin boats
• Declare engine horsepower accurately to avoid reclassification; ensure hull material complies with US safety regs