HS Code 8903
Yachts and Recreational Boats
HS code 8903 includes yachts, sailing vessels, motorboats, canoes, and rowing boats designed for pleasure, sports, or recreational activities.
4-digit Section XVIIMixed
HS Code 8903 — Yachts and Recreational Boats
This code is for watercraft used for leisure, sport, or recreation. It spans from high-end luxury yachts and motorboats to manually powered rowing boats, canoes, and inflatable dinghies. These vessels are not intended for commercial cargo or industrial fishing use.
What's included
- Motorboats and speed boats
- Sailing yachts with or without auxiliary motors
- Inflatable pleasure craft
- Canadian-style canoes and kayaks
- Jet skis and personal watercraft
What's excluded
- Inflatable toy boats → use
9503(Products designed purely as children's toys fall under Chapter 95.)
Common examples
- Sunseeker Manhattan yacht
- Laser sailboats
- Sea-Doo personal watercraft
- Inflatable Zodiac RIB (recreational)
- Fibreglass kayak
Frequently asked questions
Are inflatable boats included here?
Yes, provided they are for sports or pleasure and not toys or professional rescue rafts.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 2% - 25%
- Documentation: Luxury taxes may apply in many jurisdictions. Environmental compliance for engines is critical.
- Typical shipping mode: Mixed
- Top exporters: Italy, France, United States, Netherlands
- Top importers: United States, United Kingdom, Monaco, Australia
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Key takeaway
Widely used for the movement of private lifestyle and sporting assets across international borders.
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