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Formula 380 Super Sport Yacht from Germany

The Formula 380 Super Sport is a high-performance motor yacht measuring 11.9 meters in length, designed for pleasure cruising and sports activities with powerful inboard engines. It falls under HTS 8903.32.0025 as a motorboat exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m, other than inflatable or outboard motorboats. This classification applies to its use as a yacht for recreational purposes.

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 a detailed vessel survey and builder's certificate confirming length between 7.5m-24m and inboard motor configuration to avoid misclassification

• Ensure compliance with US Coast Guard documentation requirements for vessels over 5 net tons, including proof of pleasure/sports use

• Verify engine type excludes outboard motors; common pitfall is incorrect declaration leading to reclassification under 8903.91