Fiberglass Bass Boat from China
A high-performance fiberglass bass boat optimized for tournament fishing, featuring livewells, rod holders, and a flat deck, typically 18 feet long with outboard motor mounting. Classified under HTS 8903.99.21 as a pleasure or sports outboard motorboat under 7.5 meters. Its design emphasizes recreational angling rather than commercial use.
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
• Include material composition certification for fiberglass to confirm construction; check for sports-specific features to differentiate from commercial boats; prepare bills of lading specifying 'pleasure craft' to prevent misclassification