Carbon Fiber Sailboard Mast from China
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 — China → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
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