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Sea Ray SLX 230 Cabin Cruiser from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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