General Cargo Freighter from China
A general cargo freighter is an ocean vessel designed for break-bulk cargo such as crates, machinery, and packaged goods, with crew quarters for persons. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.91 as an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons' when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, indicating a very large vessel.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
25%
Import Tips
• Confirm the vessel's length and beam exceed the specified thresholds, as smaller freighters fall under a different tariff item
• Provide CBSA with the vessel's international tonnage certificate and cargo capacity documentation
• Engage a customs broker for large vessel imports to handle classification and documentation