14-Foot Aluminum Fishing Jon Boat from China
A lightweight, flat-bottomed aluminum boat measuring 4.2 meters, designed for recreational fishing and small lake navigation. It falls under HTS 8903.93.90.00 as a pleasure vessel under 7.5 meters, not specified elsewhere in the subheading. Primarily used for sports like angling without motors exceeding basic limits.
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 overall length including any fixed fittings does not exceed 7.5m to avoid reclassification; obtain vessel documentation like builder's certificate for customs
• Ensure compliance with US Coast Guard safety standards for importation