New

Ask Wove anything about tariffs.

Try Tariff Assistant

Steel 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 dedicated fishing vessel, qualifying under tariff item 8902.00.10 as its registered length is exactly 30 meters, within the limit.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China25%β€”25%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico25%β€”25%
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited States25%β€”25%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany25%β€”25%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan25%β€”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.

8902.00.20Lower: Free vs 25%

If the registered length exceeds 30.5 meters

If the vessel's registered length is measured differently and exceeds 30.5 meters, it would fall under the sibling item.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Confirm the registered length is 30.5 meters or less, as this vessel at 30 meters qualifies

β€’ Provide evidence of the trawling equipment and refrigerated holds to support fishing vessel classification

β€’ Check with CBSA for any requirements for deep-sea fishing vessels

Related Products under Tariff item 8902.00.10

Aluminum Purse Seiner Fishing Boat

A 25-meter aluminum purse seiner specifically designed for encircling schools of fish such as tuna or sardines, equipped with a power block and hydraulic systems for net handling. This vessel is dedicated to commercial fishing activities, meeting the definition of a fishing vessel under tariff item 8902.00.10.

Danish Seine Fishing Vessel

A vessel using Danish seine nets for demersal fish like cod, with anchor-based deployment systems, designed for commercial fishing. This traditional European design is a dedicated fishing vessel, meeting the criteria for tariff item 8902.00.10.

Lobster Boat with Processing Deck

An inshore lobster vessel with cooking and packing station for live holding, typically made of wood or fiberglass. It qualifies under tariff item 8902.00.10 as a vessel for processing or preserving fishery products, provided its registered length is 30.5 meters or less.

Ocean Gillnetter

A gillnet vessel for pelagic species like salmon, deploying drift or set nets with precise net handling gear. It is a dedicated fishing vessel, meeting the criteria for tariff item 8902.00.10 if its registered length is 30.5 meters or less.

Pole and Line Skipjack Tuna Boat

A traditional pole-and-line fishing vessel for sustainable skipjack tuna harvest using live bait and manual poles, common in tropical Pacific fisheries. It is a dedicated fishing vessel, qualifying under tariff item 8902.00.10 if its registered length is 30.5 meters or less.

Salmon 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, meeting the criteria for tariff item 8902.00.10.