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%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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