Harbor Tugboat from Mexico
A harbor tugboat is a compact, maneuverable vessel used to assist ships in docking, undocking, and moving within ports and harbors. It falls under tariff item 8904.00.00 as a tug specifically designed for towing and pushing operations in confined waters.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
25%
Import Tips
• Provide CBSA with the tug's propulsion details and bollard pull to confirm its tug classification
• Ensure the vessel is properly registered with Transport Canada
• Consider duty deferral if the tug is for commercial use