Wooden Rowboat from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify vessel length and ensure no motor/sail adaptations to confirm classification under rowboats; provide builder's certificate
• Comply with USCG documentation for vessels over 5 meters; include material safety data for wooden construction
• Avoid misclassification by documenting lack of motor mounts; common pitfall is assuming all small boats qualify