Whitewater Raft from Japan
An inflatable raft for whitewater adventure sports, made with heavy-duty PVC and multiple thwart seats. Under HTS 8903.99.91.00 as a pleasure/sports vessel similar to row boats, other than standard canoes. Its oar or paddle use qualifies it here.
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
• Pressure test certification needed; declare max load capacity; separate from life-saving rafts