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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of non-inflatable rowing boats, canoes, and other pleasure or sports vessels, n.e.s. (SITC 79319) totaled $129.3M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.
Importers of Non-Inflatable Rowing Boats, Canoes, and Other Pleasure or Sports Vessels, N.E.S. paid $4.9M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.0% on $54.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Inflatable Rowing Boats, Canoes, and Other Pleasure or Sports Vessels, N.E.S. imports of $129.3M in April 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $152.7M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataRigid-hull rowing boats, canoes, kayaks, and other human-powered or small sports craft not captured by more specific headings fall under this residual category, covering a wide range of materials—fiberglass, carbon fiber, wood, and polyethylene—used in recreational and competitive watercraft. The 'NES' scope means classification here is appropriate only when the vessel does not fit a more specific provision, making material composition and propulsion method the key classification variables. USCG safety labeling requirements apply to vessels meeting the definition of a recreational boat, and importers should verify compliance before the goods enter US commerce.
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Competitive rowing shells (sculls and sweep-oar boats) designed exclusively for racing are generally classified as sports vessels under this residual heading when they do not meet the description of a more specific provision. Their specialized construction—ultra-thin carbon fiber or fiberglass hulls with sliding seats—distinguishes them from general-purpose rowing boats, but the classification outcome should be confirmed with CBP, as some rulings have treated racing shells differently based on their commercial versus sporting use.
At the HTS 10-digit level, duty rates for canoes and kayaks can vary based on construction material (e.g., inflatable versus rigid, fiberglass versus polyethylene) and whether the vessel is designed for recreational or competitive use. Importers should confirm the specific HTS subheading with a licensed customs broker, as the residual SITC heading maps to multiple HTS lines with potentially different rates.
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Monthly import values over time