Of a registered length exceeding 30.5 m
Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods. > Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products. > Of a registered length exceeding 30.5 m > Of a registered length exceeding 30.5 m
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Products classified under Tariff item 8902.00
Aluminum Purse Seiner Fishing Boat
A 25-meter aluminum purse seiner specifically designed for encircling schools of fish such as tuna or sardines. It is equipped with a power block and hydraulic systems for efficient net handling, making it a dedicated fishing vessel for commercial operations.
8902.00.10Danish Seine Fishing Vessel
A fishing vessel using Danish seine nets for catching demersal fish like cod, with anchor-based deployment systems. This traditional European design is purpose-built for commercial fishing operations.
8902.00.10Lobster Boat with Processing Deck
An inshore lobster vessel with a cooking and packing station for live holding. It is designed for lobster fishing and has preserving functions, though classification depends on the essential character of the vessel.
8902.00.10Ocean Gillnetter
A gillnet vessel for pelagic species like salmon, deploying drift or set nets. It requires precise net handling gear and is designed specifically for commercial gillnet fishing.
8902.00.10Pole and Line Skipjack Tuna Boat
A traditional pole-and-line fishing vessel for sustainable skipjack tuna harvest using live bait and manual poles. It is a dedicated fishing vessel common in tropical Pacific fisheries.
8902.00.10Salmon Purse Seiner
A coastal purse seiner optimized for salmon runs, with fast maneuvering and brailing equipment. Typically 15-20 meters for nearshore use, it is a dedicated fishing vessel.
8902.00.10Shrimp Trawler Boat
A mid-sized shrimp trawler with otter trawl nets, sorting tables, and ice holds for bottom-netting crustaceans. It is a commercial fishing vessel designed for shrimp harvesting.
8902.00.10Squid Jigger Vessel
A night-operating squid jigger with automated lines and bright lights for attracting and jigging squid. It is a specialized fishing vessel common in Pacific squid fisheries.
8902.00.20Crab Processing Factory Vessel
A factory vessel specialized in live crab storage, cooking, and freezing for king and snow crab fisheries. It is equipped with brine tanks and blast freezers, making it a vessel for processing or preserving fishery products. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it falls under tariff item 8902.00.20.
8902.00.20Factory Ship for At-Sea Fish Processing
A large ocean-going factory ship with onboard filleting lines, freezing tunnels, and packaging for processing herring catches directly at sea. It qualifies as a vessel for processing or preserving fishery products. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it is classified under tariff item 8902.00.20.
8902.00.20Fish Processing Stern Trawler
A stern trawler with an integrated fish processing factory for gutting, heading, and filleting whitefish at sea. It is built for high-volume North Atlantic operations and serves dual fishing and preserving functions. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it falls under tariff item 8902.00.20.
8902.00.20Herring Factory Freezer Trawler
A freezer trawler that processes herring into meal, oil, and frozen blocks at sea. It has high-capacity reduction processing capabilities, making it a vessel for processing or preserving fishery products. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it is classified under tariff item 8902.00.20.
8902.00.20Longline Fishing Vessel
A 40-meter diesel-powered longliner equipped for deploying and retrieving miles of baited lines targeting tuna and swordfish. It is a specialized fishing vessel designed for extended voyages. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it falls under tariff item 8902.00.20.
8902.00.20Mackerel Purse Seiner Factory Ship
A large purse seiner with a full factory for mackerel filleting and canning preparation. It is definitively a vessel for processing or preserving fishery products. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it is classified under tariff item 8902.00.20.
8902.00.20Steel Trawler Fishing Vessel
A 30-meter steel-hulled trawler designed for commercial deep-sea fishing, equipped with nets, winches, and refrigerated holds for catch storage. It is a fishing vessel built for harvesting fish. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it falls under tariff item 8902.00.20.