Fiberglass Bass Boat from Japan
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 — 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
• 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