Old Town Discovery 119 Canoe from China
The Old Town Discovery 119 is a lightweight, rotomolded polyethylene canoe measuring 11'10" in length, designed for solo paddling on calm waters like lakes and rivers. It falls under HTS 8903.93.05.00 as a canoe not exceeding 7.5 meters, without features principally designed for motor or sail use, emphasizing manual paddling.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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 vessel length does not exceed 7.5m with official measurements; provide builder's certificate confirming no motor/sail design
• Ensure USCG compliance if for commercial use; include material safety data sheets for polyethylene construction
• Avoid misclassification as rowboats by documenting paddle-only thwart placement; inspect for incomplete assembly