Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Vessel
A multi-purpose heavy lift vessel is a specialized ship for transporting oversized cargo like wind turbine blades or heavy machinery, with onboard crew and occasional passengers. 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, making it a very large heavy lift carrier.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vessel's dimensions do not exceed both thresholds.
Smaller heavy lift vessels are classified under the 'Other' tariff item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document the vessel's length and beam to confirm it exceeds the thresholds for this tariff item
• Provide CBSA with the vessel's cargo handling specifications and registration details
• Consider a marine surveyor's report to support the classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8901.90.91
Con-Ro Combination Ship
A Con-Ro combination ship is a hybrid cargo vessel designed to transport both containerized goods and rolling cargo such as vehicles or trailers, with crew accommodations aboard. 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, making it a large ocean-going vessel.
Container Roll-on Roll-off Ship
A Container Roll-on Roll-off (ConRo) ship is a large ocean-going vessel designed to transport containerized cargo using roll-on/roll-off technology, with capacity for both goods and limited passengers. It qualifies under tariff item 8901.90.91 when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, as it is an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons'.
General Cargo Freighter
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.
Project Cargo Carrier
A project cargo carrier is a vessel designed for oversized project cargo such as turbines, reactors, or other large industrial equipment, with crew accommodations. 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 large-scale carrier.
Timber Carrier Ship
A timber carrier ship is a bulk timber transport vessel with high freeboard for log decks, carrying crew. 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, making it a very large timber carrier.
Vehicle Carrier RoRo Ship
A vehicle carrier RoRo ship (PCTC) is designed for rolling vehicles like cars and trucks, with crew accommodations. 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 vehicle carrier.