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Dory Rowboat

Narrow-beamed wooden dory rowboat for coastal rowing, known for seaworthiness in small waves. HTS 8903.99.1600 for this pleasure rowboat without sails or motor design. Traditional flat-bottom for easy rowing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.7%+35.0%37.7%
🇲🇽Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇨🇦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇩🇪Germany2.7%+10.0%12.7%
🇯🇵Japan2.7%+10.0%12.7%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8903Same rate: 37.7%

If with sail kit option

Principal sail use moves out of rowboat category.

8901.10Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If cruise ship tender

End-use as passenger ship lifeboat changes heading.

9403.89Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If modified with furniture for land use

Furniture if loses vessel character.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Historical design docs help prove non-motor intent

• Ensure no transom reinforcement that suggests motor use

• Comply with wooden boat import quarantines if applicable

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Wooden Rowboat

A traditional wooden rowboat designed for manual rowing on lakes and calm waters, featuring oarlocks and bench seats. It falls under HTS 8903.99.1600 as a rowboat not principally designed for motors or sails, emphasizing human-powered propulsion. Lacks any outboard motor mounts or sail rigging.

Fiberglass Canoe

A lightweight fiberglass canoe for recreational paddling, with pointed bow and stern for efficient tracking on rivers. Classified under HTS 8903.99.1600 as a canoe not intended for primary motor or sail use. Features paddle seats but no sail mast or motor transom.

Recreational Kayak

Single-person plastic recreational kayak for calm water paddling, with spray skirt compatibility but no motor or sail features. Falls under HTS 8903.99.1600 as a paddle-propelled canoe/rowboat for pleasure. Not designed for sails or outboards.

Folding Rowboat

Collapsible wooden frame rowboat with canvas skin for easy transport and storage, rowed manually. HTS 8903.99.1600 covers this as 'other' rowboat not for motors/sails, for recreational use. Folds flat but assembles to complete vessel.

Gig Rowboat

Crew racing gig rowboat with multiple thwarts for 8+ oarsmen, used in competitive sports. HTS 8903.99.1600 for other rowboats not motor/sail designed. Purpose-built for human power in pleasure regattas.

Aluminum Rowboat

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