Reefer Container Ship
A large ocean-going vessel designed for transporting perishable goods in refrigerated containers, maintaining temperatures from -30°C to +30°C. It is a refrigerated cargo ship, not a cruise vessel, and is classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.
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% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vessel is not primarily refrigerated
Other cargo vessels fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the vessel's primary function is refrigerated cargo transport, not passenger service
• Provide the CBSA with the vessel's container capacity and temperature range
• Ensure all refrigeration systems meet Canadian safety standards
Related Products under Tariff item 8901.30.00
Dairy Product Reefer
A refrigerated vessel purpose-built for transporting dairy products such as butter, cheese, and milk powder. It features humidity control systems to maintain product quality during ocean transit, qualifying it as a refrigerated vessel other than a cruise ship under tariff item 8901.30.00.
Flower Transport Reefer
A refrigerated vessel designed for transporting cut flowers and plants, featuring modified atmosphere packaging holds to extend freshness. This non-cruise ship is dedicated to cargo transport and falls under tariff item 8901.30.00 for refrigerated vessels other than cruise ships.
Frozen Fish Carrier
An ocean-going vessel equipped with blast freezers and insulated holds for transporting frozen seafood from fishing grounds to markets. It is a refrigerated cargo ship, not a cruise vessel, and thus classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.
Fruit Juice Tanker
A specialized refrigerated tanker ship for bulk transport of fruit juices and concentrates at controlled temperatures. Its dedicated refrigeration tanks make it a refrigerated vessel for cargo, not a cruise ship, under tariff item 8901.30.00.
Meat Reefer Ship
A refrigerated bulk carrier optimized for chilled and frozen meat transport with multi-temperature zones. As a non-cruise refrigerated vessel for goods, it falls under tariff item 8901.30.00.
Multi-Temp Produce Carrier
A vessel with multiple refrigerated compartments for carrying various fruits and vegetables at different temperatures. It is a non-cruise refrigerated transport ship, classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.