Metal-Hulled Speedboat from Japan
A 6.8m aluminum speedboat with outboard motor for watersports like wakeboarding and recreational racing. It qualifies for HTS 8903.93.20.30 due to its metal hull and length between 5m and 7.5m as a sports vessel. Aerodynamic design enhances performance for pleasure boating.
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
• Label clearly as 'pleasure/sports' use only; commercial markings could trigger reclassification to 8901
• Submit engine horsepower specs separately if motor exceeds certain thresholds for vessel safety compliance
• Check for anti-dumping duties on specific aluminum alloys used in hull fabrication