Recreational Stand-Up Paddleboard from Japan
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.
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
• Distinguish from surfboards via paddle design; provide length measurements; avoid bulk packaging that suggests non-vessel use