8903.23.00.20 - Other 🖩

This HTS classification, 8903.23.00.20, covers sailboats of a length exceeding 24 meters that are not inflatable and do not possess an auxiliary motor. The defining characteristic for inclusion in this category is the absence of a separate, permanently installed engine used for propulsion, meaning these vessels rely solely on their sail configuration for movement.

This specific category is distinguished from its sibling, 8903.23.00.15, by the presence or absence of an auxiliary motor. While 8903.23.00.15 encompasses sailboats of the same size and type that do feature an auxiliary motor for supplementary propulsion, this category specifically isolates those vessels where sailing is the sole means of propulsion. Both fall under the broader heading of sailboats over 24 meters in length, but the distinction hinges on the engineering and intended operational use concerning engine power.

As a leaf node in the HTS structure, 8903.23.00.20 has no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this code is complete once the criteria of being a non-inflatable sailboat, exceeding 24 meters in length, and lacking an auxiliary motor are met. Practical classification considerations will focus on verifying the vessel's registered length and confirming the absence of any fitted engine.