8903.93.20 - Outboard motorboats

This HTS category, 8903.93.20, specifically classifies outboard motorboats that do not fall under more specific provisions. These are generally self-propelled vessels designed for recreational use, propelled by an attached outboard motor. The key characteristic is their design and primary function as motorboats for pleasure or sports.

While this category is within the broader grouping of "Other" vessels for pleasure or sports, it is distinct from the sibling category for row boats and canoes that are not designed for principal use with motors or sails. This distinction lies in the presence and primary reliance on a motor for propulsion.

The subcategories within 8903.93.20 further refine classification based on the hull material. The current node, 8903.93.20, acts as a general classification for outboard motorboats, with specific subdivisions for those constructed with hulls of metal or reinforced plastics. A residual category, 8903.93.20.75, exists for other outboard motorboats not meeting those specific hull material criteria.