8903.93.05.00 - Canoes

This category encompasses canoes, which are lightweight boats propelled by paddles. Specifically, HTS 8903.93.05.00 covers canoes designed for recreational or sporting use, and which are not intended for primary propulsion by motors or sails. This classification is relevant for canoes that do not exceed 7.5 meters in length.

The key differentiator for this subcategory lies in its exclusion of powered or sail-assisted vessels. While other categories within HTS 8903.93 might cover more versatile craft, the defining characteristic here is the reliance on manual paddling as the principal means of propulsion. This ensures that craft designed for outboard motors or sailing rigs, even if small, would fall under different classifications.

As a leaf node within the HTS, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification is definitive for canoes meeting the specified criteria: being of a length not exceeding 7.5 meters and not designed for primary use with motors or sails. Practical classification will rely on verifying the intended use and design specifications of the watercraft.