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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
🇨🇳China1%+35.0%36%
🇲🇽Mexico1%+10.0%11%
🇨🇦Canada1%+10.0%11%
🇩🇪Germany1%+10.0%11%
🇯🇵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

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

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Whitewater Raft

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