Unassembled Aluminum Hull Skiff from Japan
A disassembled aluminum hull for a small utility skiff, shipped in kit form for on-site assembly. Classified in 8906.90.00.90 per Chapter notes for incomplete vessels lacking essential character of a particular kind. Used for general purpose boating.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Declare assembly state clearly with photos and manifests to leverage Chapter 89 note for unassembled vessels
• Include material composition certificates for aluminum hulls to avoid metal scrap misclassification