Boston Whaler 280 Outrage Center Console from China
The Boston Whaler 280 Outrage is a 28-foot (8.5 m) center console motorboat with twin inboard engines for sportfishing and pleasure boating. Classified under HTS 8903.32.00 for its length between 7.5 m and 24 m as a non-inflatable motorboat not using outboard motors. Its robust hull and recreational purpose define this tariff placement.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Verify engine installation type (inboard vs outboard) with manufacturer specs; include USCG compliance certification
• Prepare for vessel inspection upon arrival; common pitfall is incorrect length measurement from transom