Aluminum Outboard Fishing Boat from China
A lightweight aluminum boat designed for fishing, powered by an outboard motor, measuring around 16 feet in length with a V-hull for stability on lakes and rivers. It falls under HTS 8903.99.21 as an outboard motorboat intended for pleasure or sports, not exceeding 7.5 meters and excluding rowboats or canoes. The essential character is that of a recreational vessel propelled by an external outboard motor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify vessel length does not exceed 7.5 meters and confirm outboard motor compatibility to avoid reclassification; obtain Coast Guard documentation for import clearance; ensure no inboard propulsion to stay in this subheading