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 qualifies under tariff item 8901.90.99 as an 'other' vessel for goods transport that also carries persons (crew). This vessel type is not an open vessel and does not meet the dimensional thresholds of sibling items.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
25%
Import Tips
• Provide a detailed cargo manifest and vessel specifications to CBSA for classification
• Ensure the vessel's dimensions are documented to exclude classification under 8901.90.91
• Confirm the vessel is not an open vessel (8901.90.10) by reviewing its deck configuration