Boston Whaler 130 Super Sport from Japan
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 — 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
• 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