Bayliner Element E16 Reinforced Plastic Hull Outboard Motorboat from Japan
The Bayliner Element E16 is a 16-foot outboard motorboat designed for recreational fishing and day cruising, featuring a hull made of reinforced plastics for durability and lightweight performance. It falls under HTS 8903.99.21.20 as a pleasure vessel with an outboard motor and a reinforced plastic hull. This classification applies specifically to motorboats intended for sports or pleasure, excluding commercial use.
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 the hull material certification as reinforced plastics (e.g
• fiberglass with resin) to confirm classification under 8903.99.21.20; provide lab test reports if requested by customs
• Ensure documentation includes proof of pleasure/sports use, such as marketing materials, to avoid reclassification as commercial under 8902