Fiberglass Canoe from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include stability test certifications; ensure no auxiliary sail provisions to stay in this code
• Label with capacity and material specs; pitfall is overlooking length-based tonnage documentation
• For imports over 16ft, prepare USCG form; declare as finished vessel, not parts