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Personal Watercraft Jet Ski from Japan

A 3.2-meter sit-on jet ski for recreational watersports and pleasure riding. Falls under HTS 8903.93.90.00 as other vessel ≤7.5m, treated as small pleasure craft. Jet propulsion distinguishes it.

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

• EPA/CARB emissions cert required; declare as vessel not vehicle

• Common pitfall: ignoring capacity limits