Wooden Rowboat from Japan
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 — 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 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