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Swift Prospector 16 Canoe

Swift Prospector 16 is a 16-foot kevlar/composite canoe renowned for whitewater capability and expedition use, weighing under 50 lbs for easy transport. HTS 8903.93.05.00 applies as a sports canoe under 7.5m, paddle-only.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8903Same rate: 37.5%

If includes provisions for sails or motors

Any principal motor/sail design moves it out of pure canoe subheading.

6815.99Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If primarily carbon fiber or mineral construction

Articles of stone, cement, etc., including some composites, may shift if not vessel-character.

8716.90.50Higher: 53.1% vs 37.5%

If trailers or dollies included as a set

Sets with transport trailers classify under vehicle trailers heading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Composite materials need origin certificates; test for hazardous substances under TSCA

• Document as 'not designed for sails/motors' with engineering drawings

• Watch for set imports with paddles—classify paddle separately under 9506