Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Motorboats Exceeding 24 Meters (HS 890333) totaled $90.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Motorboats Exceeding 24 Meters paid $1.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.62% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Motorboats Exceeding 24 Meters imports of $23.8M in August 2026 ran 35% above the year-to-date monthly average of $17.6M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLarge motorboats and cabin cruisers over 24 meters represent the superyacht tier of the US import market, where Italy and the Netherlands are the leading sources — countries home to globally recognized builders such as Benetti, Lürssen, and Feadship. The US schedule covers this segment across three tariff lines: inboard/outdrive cabin cruisers (8903330015), open inboard motorboats without a cabin (8903330020), and a residual NESOI line (8903330025). Taiwan also appears among suppliers, reflecting its role in production of larger fiberglass sport cruisers. High transaction values, complex financing structures, and the frequent use of flag-of-convenience registrations make customs valuation and admissibility documentation particularly involved for entries in this heading.
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18 import shipments a month
Flag of registry does not determine HTS classification or country of origin for duty purposes. Country of origin is based on where the vessel was substantially manufactured or last underwent a substantial transformation. A superyacht built in Italy but registered under a flag of convenience (e.g., Cayman Islands) is still treated as Italian-origin for tariff purposes. Importers should obtain a builder's certificate confirming the country of construction.
The Jones Act (46 U.S.C. § 55102) restricts coastwise trade — transporting merchandise between US ports — to US-built, US-flagged, and US-crewed vessels. A foreign-built superyacht imported for private recreational use is not engaged in coastwise trade and is not subject to Jones Act restrictions, but it cannot be chartered for hire between US ports without a coastwise endorsement. Importers planning commercial charter operations should consult maritime counsel before entry.
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Subheading 1 of 11 in heading 8903
Subheading 890333 · $90.8M of $179.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$90.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $248.1M of Motorboats Exceeding 24 Meters and exported $423.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8903330025 | Motorboats, (Gt 24m Long), NESOI | $11.7M | 8.42% | 81.30% | $986K |
| 8903330015 | Cabin Cruisers, Inboard/Outdrive, Gt 24m in Length | $7.5M | 11.50% | 100.00% | $867K |
| 8903330020 | Motorboats(No Cabn Crsr), Inbrd/Outdr, Gt 24m Long | — | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8903330025 | Motorboats, (Gt 24m Long), NESOI | $90.5M |
| 8903330020 | Motorboat(No Cabn Crusrs)Inboard Powrd,(Gt 24m) | $257K |
| 8903330015 | Cabin Cruisers, Inboard/Outdrive, Gt 24m in Length | $91K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Bahamas and Canada together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
9.2% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.62% of imports for consumption.