Azimut 78 Flybridge Motor Yacht from Canada
The Azimut 78 is a luxury flybridge motor yacht measuring 78 feet (23.8 meters) in length, equipped with powerful inboard diesel engines for pleasure cruising and sports activities. It falls under HTS 8903.33.00 as a motorboat exceeding 24 meters, designed specifically for recreational use rather than commercial purposes.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
11.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Obtain a detailed vessel survey and builder's certificate confirming length over 24m and pleasure use to avoid reclassification
• Ensure compliance with USCG documentation requirements and provide proof of inboard propulsion excluding outboard motors
• Verify engine specifications in documentation to distinguish from outboard motorboats under 8903.32