Carbon Fiber Sailboard Mast from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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