Sea Ray SLX 230 Cabin Cruiser from China

The Sea Ray SLX 230 is a 23-foot cabin cruiser with an enclosed cabin, inboard/outdrive engine, designed for pleasure boating with sleeping berths and galley facilities. It falls under HTS 8903.32.0015 as a motorboat exceeding 7.5m but not 24m, specifically classified as a cabin cruiser for sports and pleasure use. This vessel features luxury amenities like air conditioning and premium upholstery.

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

Obtain vessel documentation including builder's certificate and length measurements to confirm 7.5-24m classification; ensure engine type verifies inboard/outdrive not outboard

Comply with USCG safety standards and provide proof of pleasure-use intent to avoid commercial vessel reclassification

Watch for partial assembly which could shift to heading 8906