8903.12.00.15 - With attached rigid hull

This HTS category, 8903.12.00.15, specifically classifies inflatable boats that are designed for leisure or sport, are not intended for use with a motor, have an unladen (net) weight not exceeding 100 kilograms, and have a value exceeding $500. A key defining characteristic of the vessels within this subcategory is the presence of an attached rigid hull, which distinguishes them from other types of inflatable craft.

The distinction from its sibling category, 8903.12.00.20 "Other," lies in the explicit inclusion of a rigid hull component. While both categories deal with inflatable boats not designed for motors and under a certain weight and value threshold, this specific code is for those where a rigid hull is integral to the design and construction. The "Other" category would encompass inflatable boats that do not possess this rigid hull feature.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS classification system, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the focus for classification under 8903.12.00.15 is on confirming the presence of the rigid hull, the absence of motor design, the weight limit, and the specified value threshold, all within the broader context of pleasure and sports vessels. Examples might include small, portable inflatable kayaks or dinghies with a reinforced or solid floor and transom for added stability and load-bearing capacity.