Bayliner Element M15 Outboard Motorboat from China

The Bayliner Element M15 is a 5.3-meter recreational outboard motorboat with a reinforced plastic hull designed for pleasure boating and fishing. It falls under HTS 8903.93.20.60 as it exceeds 5 meters but does not exceed 7.5 meters in length, features an outboard motor, and has a hull made of reinforced plastics. This classification applies to small sport vessels for personal use.

Duty Rate — China → United States

36%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify exact length measurement per USCG standards and provide builder's certificate confirming reinforced plastic hull composition

Ensure vessel complies with US Coast Guard safety and importation regulations, including flotation and capacity plates

Avoid misclassification by documenting outboard motor attachment; common pitfall is declaring as rowboat without motor