Swift Prospector 16 Canoe from Japan
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.
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
• 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