Azimut 78 Flybridge Motor Yacht from China
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 — 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
• 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