Gravity-Based Production Platform from Germany
A gravity-based production platform is a fixed-bottom structure that uses concrete ballast for stability and is used for oil and gas production. Although it is not floating, it falls under tariff item 8905.20.20 because it is a production platform, and its navigability is subsidiary to its main production function.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
25%
Import Tips
• Clarify to the CBSA that the platform is a production platform, not a drilling platform, by providing its design and operational details
• Ensure all documentation shows the platform's primary function is production
• Consult with a customs specialist to handle any classification questions