Bayliner Element M15 Motorboat from Germany
The Bayliner Element M15 is a compact fiberglass motorboat measuring 4.9 meters in length, designed for recreational fishing and day cruising on small lakes. It features an inboard/outboard engine and is classified under HTS 8903.31.0025 as a pleasure motorboat not exceeding 7.5 m, excluding outboard motorboats and inflatables.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain a Certificate of Origin and detailed vessel specifications including length and engine type to confirm classification under 8903.31.0025
• Ensure the boat is imported as a complete vessel, not disassembled, to avoid reclassification to heading 8906 for incomplete hulls
• Comply with US Coast Guard documentation requirements and provide stability certificates to prevent delays at entry