Old Town Discovery 119 Canoe from Japan
The Old Town Discovery 119 is a lightweight, rotomolded polyethylene canoe designed for solo paddling on calm waters like lakes and rivers. It falls under HTS 8903.99.0600 as a canoe not designed for principal use with motors or sails, emphasizing manual paddling for recreational purposes.
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 the canoe's design specs to confirm it lacks features for motor or sail mounting, avoiding misclassification into motorized vessel categories
• Include detailed manufacturer certifications and material composition (e.g
• polyethylene) in documentation for customs valuation
• Check for country-of-origin markings; common pitfalls include incomplete vessel declarations leading to delays