Windsurfing Fin Box from Mexico
A reinforced plastic or composite fin box that mounts into the bottom of a sailboard to hold interchangeable fins for directional control. This part is classified in HTS 9506.21.8000 due to its sole suitability for sailboards. It supports the US fin box standard common in windsurfing.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Include compatibility charts with major sailboard brands; ensure no dual-use claims for other boards
• Pitfall: Generic 'fin track' descriptions leading to Chapter 39 plastic classification