Crab 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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 registered length is 30.5 m or less
Sibling item for smaller fishing vessels under the same subheading.
If the vessel is incomplete or lacks the essential character of a factory ship
Chapter note 1 classifies unfinished vessels under heading 89.06.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the vessel's registered length exceeds 30.5 m and have documentation such as the certificate of registry ready for CBSA
• Verify that the vessel's processing equipment (e.g
• brine tanks, blast freezers) is integral to its classification as a factory ship
• Consider the vessel's intended use in Canadian waters and any fisheries regulations that may apply
Related Products under Tariff item 8902.00.20
Factory 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.
Fish 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.
Herring 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.
Longline 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.
Mackerel 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.
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 fishing vessel built for harvesting fish. With a registered length exceeding 30.5 m, it falls under tariff item 8902.00.20.