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Folding Canoe from Japan

A portable 5.2m folding canoe made of fabric and aluminum frame for backpacking, rowed manually without sails or motors. Classified in HTS 8903.93.15.00 as a canoe ≤7.5m for paddle use.

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

• Declare as 'complete vessel' even when folded to prevent 8906 classification

• Provide frame material breakdown for alloy/tarp components

• Check for USCG small craft flotation standards compliance