8903.93.20.15 - Not exceeding 5 m in length

This HTS classification, 8903.93.20.15, specifically covers outboard motorboats constructed with metal hulls, where the overall length of the vessel does not exceed 5 meters. These are typically smaller, recreational vessels designed for activities such as fishing, waterskiing, or general pleasure cruising, propelled by an attached outboard motor. The key defining characteristics for this subcategory are the metallic composition of the hull and the strict length limitation of 5 meters or less.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8903.93.20.30, which encompasses similarly constructed outboard motorboats with metal hulls, but where the length exceeds 5 meters. Therefore, precise measurement of the vessel's overall length is essential for correct classification. This distinction focuses on the size dimension as the primary differentiating factor between these two closely related subcategories.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS classification system, there are no further subdivisions under 8903.93.20.15. All outboard motorboats with metal hulls measuring not exceeding 5 meters in length will be classified here. Classification relies on confirming both the presence of an outboard motor as the primary means of propulsion and the metallic construction of the hull, in addition to the specified length criterion.