Fiberglass Rowboat from Japan
A 5-meter fiberglass rowboat designed for manual rowing on lakes and calm waters, without provisions for motors or sails. It falls under HTS 8903.93.15.00 as a rowboat not exceeding 7.5 m, principally used for rowing rather than motorized or sailed navigation.
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 measurement per USCG standards using waterline length to confirm ≤7.5m classification
• Provide builder's certificate and material composition docs to avoid misclassification as powered craft
• Ensure no outboard motor mounts are present, as that could shift to sail/motor category