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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