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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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