Bayliner Element M15 Motorboat from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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