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Carbon Fiber Racing Boat Hull from Japan

Lightweight carbon fiber composite hull for high-performance racing sailboats or powerboats, unfinished without rigging. Under HTS 8906.90.0010 for hulls of other vessels excluding row boats, as per chapter note on incomplete vessels. High-strength material for speed applications.

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

• Submit material composition analysis to distinguish from aircraft composites in Chapter 88

• Ensure no pre-installed keels or foils, which could classify as complete sporting vessels

• Label for UV resistance testing common in racing hull imports