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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%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 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