Old Town Discovery 119 Canoe from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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