Aluminum Outboard Fishing Boat from Japan
A 6-meter aluminum-hulled outboard motorboat designed for recreational fishing, featuring a V-hull for stability and an outboard motor mount. It falls under HTS 8903.93.20.30 as a pleasure vessel with a metal hull exceeding 5m but not over 7.5m in length. The lightweight aluminum construction makes it ideal for sportfishing on lakes and coastal waters.
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 >5m classification
• Provide builder's certificate and hull material certification (aluminum alloy specs) to avoid reclassification
• Ensure outboard motor is imported separately if not factory-installed to prevent set classification issues