Formula 380 Super Sport Yacht from Japan

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 — Japan → United States

11.5%

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

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