Floating Production Storage and Offloading Platform (FPSO)
A Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platform is a floating facility used for the production, storage, and offloading of oil or gas. It is designed to process hydrocarbons from subsea wells and store them until offloading, with navigability being secondary to its production function, thus falling under tariff item 8905.20.20.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 25% | — | 25% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 25% | — | 25% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the FPSO is used for drilling activities in offshore exploration or development
This applies when drilling is the primary function, not production.
If the FPSO does not fit the specific production platform criteria
This covers other floating or submersible platforms not classified elsewhere.
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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
• Classify the FPSO as a production platform, highlighting its processing and storage capabilities
• Provide CBSA with the vessel's design specifications and operational documentation to confirm its primary production function
• Verify if any environmental or safety certifications are required for importation
Related Products under Tariff item 8905.20.20
Floating LNG Production Platform
A floating LNG production platform is a specialized vessel designed to extract natural gas from subsea wells, process it into liquefied natural gas (LNG), and store it for offloading. Its primary function is production, with navigability being subsidiary to its main role, which qualifies it under tariff item 8905.20.20 as a production platform.
Gravity-Based Production Platform
A gravity-based production platform is a fixed-bottom structure that uses concrete ballast for stability and is used for oil or gas production. Although it is not floating, it is classified under tariff item 8905.20.20 because its main function is production, and it is a submersible production platform as it rests on the seabed.
Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU)
A Mobile Offshore Production Unit (MOPU) is a relocatable platform designed for temporary oil or gas production, often supported by barges or mats. Its primary function is production, with navigability being subsidiary, making it classifiable under tariff item 8905.20.20 as a production platform.
Spar Production Platform
A Spar production platform is a deepwater floating platform with a large cylindrical hull used for oil and gas production. It is moored in place and has minimal navigation capability, with production being its main function, thus falling under tariff item 8905.20.20.
Submersible Oil Production Barge
A submersible oil production barge is a barge-type platform that can be submerged for transport and floated for production operations in inland or nearshore waters. Its primary function is production, with navigability being subsidiary, making it classifiable under tariff item 8905.20.20.
Tension Leg Production Platform
A tension leg production platform is a floating platform anchored by vertical tendons under tension to maintain position for subsea well production. Its main function is production, with navigability being subsidiary, thus falling under tariff item 8905.20.20.