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%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
• 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