Carbon Fiber Sailboard Mast from Canada
A lightweight carbon fiber mast designed specifically for sailboards, providing structural support for the sail rig. It falls under HTS 9506.21.8000 as a part suitable solely or principally for use with sailboards, per Chapter Note 2. This excludes general-purpose masts used in other watercraft.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify the mast is designed exclusively for sailboards to avoid reclassification as general boating parts; include technical specs and compatibility certifications in documentation
• Common pitfall: failing to distinguish from kiteboard masts, which may shift to other subheadings