4.8m Aluminum Bass Boat

A high-performance aluminum bass boat at 4.8 meters with outboard motor compatibility for tournament fishing. It qualifies for HTS 8903.93.20.15 as a metal-hulled pleasure craft under 5m length. Features include livewells and casting decks tailored for sports angling.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China1%+35.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico1%+10.0%11%
🇨🇦Canada1%+10.0%11%
🇩🇪Germany1%+10.0%11%
🇯🇵Japan1%+10.0%11%

Alternative Classifications

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

8903.93Same rate: 36%

If length exceeds 5m but ≤7.5m

Length threshold moves it to the subsequent subheading for slightly larger metal outboard boats.

9506.29.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36%

If marketed primarily as a toy or scale model

Small-scale recreational watercraft for play classify under articles for sports rather than vessels.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36%

If imported disassembled without engines or fittings

Chapter notes specify unassembled hulls without essential vessel character go to heading 8906.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label as recreational use only; commercial modifications could trigger reclassification

Include safety equipment manifest (life jackets, fire extinguishers) for CBP clearance

Check aluminum tariff quotas; provide origin certificates to mitigate Section 232 duties

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