Returned US-Built Yacht

Luxury yacht constructed in the US and temporarily exported for international chartering, returned unchanged within 3 years. Falls under HTS 9801.00.10.89 for US products returned after export without manufacturing process improvements, as a Chapter 89 pleasure boat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8903Higher: 11% vs 10%

If over 7.5m in length and not returned US goods

Standard yacht classification under Chapter 89 when duty-free return status doesn't apply

9801.00.50Same rate: 10%

If returned after repairs or alterations abroad

For US articles returned after foreign repairs, subject to duty on repair value only

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain shipyard build records and export manifests; ensure no foreign modifications occurred; file with CBP using proper returned goods declaration to avoid reclassification