Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Vessel from United States
A multi-purpose heavy lift vessel is a specialized ship for transporting oversized cargo such as wind turbine blades or heavy machinery, with onboard crew and occasional passengers. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.99 as an 'other' vessel for goods transport with persons capacity. This vessel type is equipped with heavy-lift cranes and reinforced decks, distinguishing it from open vessels and dimension-specific items.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Import Tips
• Provide detailed specifications of the vessel's lifting equipment and cargo capacity to CBSA for classification
• Ensure the vessel's dimensions are documented to exclude classification under 8901.90.91
• Submit the vessel's registration and safety certificates to CBSA