Recreational Stand-Up Paddleboard

An inflatable or rigid stand-up paddleboard (SUP) for recreational paddling on lakes and oceans, often with fins for stability. Falls under HTS 8903.99.91.00 as a sports vessel akin to a row boat or canoe due to paddle propulsion. Excluded from yacht categories but included in pleasure crafts.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China1%+35.0%36%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico1%+10.0%11%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada1%+10.0%11%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany1%+10.0%11%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan1%+10.0%11%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9506.29.00Lower: 17.5% vs 36%

If primarily a surfboard

Wave-riding boards without paddle focus classify as water sports equipment.

8906Lower: 10% vs 36%

If hull only, no deck

Incomplete paddleboard hulls without full vessel character go to prefabricated vessels.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 36%

If rigid plastic, sold individually

Non-inflatable plastic boards may enter plates/sheets of plastics if not seaworthy.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Distinguish from surfboards via paddle design; provide length measurements; avoid bulk packaging that suggests non-vessel use

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