Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport from China

A 13-foot rigid-hulled motorboat designed for fishing and recreational use, equipped with an outboard motor mounting but excluding the motor itself. It falls under HTS 8903.31.00 as a motorboat for pleasure or sports with a length not exceeding 7.5 m. The vessel's essential character is that of a small pleasure craft suitable for inland waters.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify vessel length measurement from transom to bow per USCG standards to confirm ≤7.5m classification

Obtain a certificate of origin and ensure no outboard motor is included to avoid reclassification

Comply with US Coast Guard documentation requirements for vessels over 5m