Floating LNG Production Platform from United States
A floating LNG production platform is a specialized floating facility designed to extract natural gas from subsea wells, process it into liquefied natural gas (LNG), and store it before offloading. Its primary function is production and processing, with navigability being subsidiary, which qualifies it under tariff item 8905.20.20 as a production platform.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
25%
Import Tips
• Ensure the platform is classified as a production platform, not a drilling platform, by documenting its primary function
• Work with a customs broker to verify the vessel's essential character and submit detailed technical specifications to the CBSA
• Be aware that import duties may apply based on the platform's value and origin