Azimut 78 Flybridge Motor Yacht from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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