Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport Inboard from Japan
Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport is a 4-meter unsinkable fiberglass motorboat with inboard/outdrive engine for fishing and sports. It qualifies for HTS 8903.31.0020 due to length not exceeding 7.5m, non-inflatable hull, and inboard/outdrive excluding pure outboards. Famous for its foam-filled hull safety.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide USCG capacity plate details and stability tests; common pitfall is misdeclaring as outboard model
• Secure import bonds for high-value recreational imports; ensure no commercial fishing gear to maintain pleasure classification