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Touring Canoe

Long tandem touring canoe in polyethylene for multi-day paddling trips on open water. Classified HTS 8903.99.1600 as non-motor/sail canoe for sports. Stable design with yoke for portaging.

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.

8903.99Same rate: 37.7%

If primarily textile-covered

Skin canoes specific subhead.

8905.20Lower: 10% vs 37.7%

If floating docks or platforms

Different function from propelled vessels.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 37.7%

If plastic sheets rolled for molding

Unfinished plastic under Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Weight capacity labels mandatory; no sail tracks

• UV and rot proofing certs for plastic

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