Steel Workboat Pleasure Conversion from Japan
A converted 19-foot steel-hulled workboat now used for recreational diving and pleasure, powered by outboard motors. Its metal hull and pleasure/sports use fit HTS 8903.99.21.10 for other outboard motorboats.
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
• Submit evidence of pleasure conversion (e.g
• removed commercial gear) to support classification
• Ensure hull thickness meets recreational safety standards
• Declare any modifications made post-manufacture on entry docs