Bayliner Element M15 Outboard Motorboat from Japan
The Bayliner Element M15 is a compact outboard motorboat measuring 4.6 meters in length, designed for recreational fishing and day cruising on small lakes. It features a fiberglass hull with an outboard motor mount and is classified under HTS 8903.93.20.75 as a pleasure vessel not exceeding 7.5 m with an outboard motor. This subheading applies to 'other' outboard motorboats in this size category.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify vessel length measurement per USCG standards to confirm ≤7.5m classification; obtain builder's certificate and hull identification number (HIN) for customs entry
• Ensure outboard motor is declared separately if not installed to avoid misclassification as a complete vessel