Vegetable Oil Tanker
A Vegetable Oil Tanker is a stainless steel vessel for edible oils like palm and soybean oil, with deep cleaning systems for food safety. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for liquid goods transport, not limited to petroleum, and does not meet the sibling item's dimensional criteria.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 25% | — | 25% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vegetable oil tanker exceeds 294.13 m in length or 32.31 m in beam
Larger tankers are classified under the sibling item.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide the tanker's stainless steel specifications and cleaning systems for CBSA classification
• Ensure compliance with Canadian food-grade transport standards for edible oils
• Verify dimensions to confirm classification under the 'Other' category
Related Products under Tariff item 8901.20.90
Asphalt Bitumen Tanker
An asphalt bitumen tanker is a specialized vessel designed to transport hot asphalt and bitumen, featuring insulated tanks and heating systems to keep the cargo viscous and prevent solidification during voyages. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for the transport of goods, specifically petroleum-derived products, and does not meet the dimensional criteria of the sibling item.
Chemical Tanker IMO II Type
A chemical tanker IMO II Type is a medium-sized vessel designed to transport parcel chemicals and acids, with coated tanks and specialized equipment for hazardous liquids. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for the transport of goods, as it does not meet the size threshold of the sibling item.
Fuel Oil Bunker Tanker
A Fuel Oil Bunker Tanker is a vessel designed for delivering ship fuel with quick discharge capabilities. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for the transport of goods, specifically fuel oil, and does not meet the dimensional criteria of the sibling item.
Handysize Product Tanker
A Handysize Product Tanker is a small tanker of 30,000-50,000 DWT designed for short-sea transport of refined products. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for versatile goods transport, with high maneuverability for ports, and is not covered by the sibling item due to its smaller size.
Methanol Carrier
A Methanol Carrier is a tanker equipped with deepwell pumps for transporting methanol, a chemical. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for goods transport, specifically chemicals, and is not classified under the sibling item unless it exceeds the specified dimensions.
Molasses Tanker
A Molasses Tanker is a vessel designed for transporting sticky molasses, featuring heating tanks to maintain fluidity. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for goods transport, and does not meet the dimensional criteria of the sibling item.