Yamaha WaveRunner VX Cruiser Personal Watercraft from Japan
This outboard motorboat is a personal watercraft designed for pleasure and sports, measuring 3.6 meters in length with a 1812cc Yamaha TR-1 engine. It falls under HTS 8903.93.20 as an outboard motorboat not exceeding 7.5 m, propelled by an integrated outboard motor for recreational use on water.
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 certificate from manufacturer to confirm ≤7.5m classification and avoid higher tariff brackets
• Include outboard motor serial numbers and EPA/CARB emissions compliance docs for U.S. customs clearance
• Watch for misclassification as sailboats if equipped with auxiliary sails; declare as motorboat primary propulsion