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.
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
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 platform is used for drilling activities
This alternative applies when drilling is the primary function.
If the platform does not meet the specific production platform criteria
This covers other floating or submersible platforms not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the platform is classified as a production platform, highlighting its submersible and floating characteristics
• Provide CBSA with technical data on the spar hull and mooring system to support classification
• Verify any Canadian regulatory requirements for deepwater installations
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.
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.
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.
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.