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Whitewater Kayak from Japan

A 3.8m rigid plastic whitewater kayak optimized for paddling rapids, lacking motor or sail elements. It is covered by HTS 8903.93.15.00 for short rowboats/canoes principally paddle-powered.

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

• Include hull spray skirt specs to confirm river-running design

• Certify plastic as ABS or composite for durability claims

• Separate paddles in shipment to maintain single product classification