Semi-submersible crane vessels, floating cranes, and other heavy lift crane vessels, with a minimum gross lift capacity of 1,200 tonnes
Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms. > Other > Semi-submersible crane vessels, floating cranes, and other heavy lift crane vessels, with a minimum gross lift capacity of 1,200 tonnes > Semi-submersible crane vessels, floating cranes, and other heavy lift crane vessels, with a minimum gross lift capacity of 1,200 tonnes
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Products classified under Tariff item 8905.90.20.00
Floating Crane Barge
A self-propelled barge equipped with a heavy-duty crane designed for lifting operations in ports and offshore sites. Its navigability is subsidiary to its primary crane function, and it has a minimum gross lift capacity of at least 1,200 tonnes, qualifying it under this tariff item.
8905.90.20Floating Derrick
A converted barge with a permanently mounted derrick crane for heavy lift operations in marine salvage and construction. The crane function dominates over navigation, and with a minimum gross lift capacity of 1,200 tonnes, it fits the definition of a heavy lift crane vessel.
8905.90.20Salvage Lifting Barge
A heavy lift barge with submersible pontoons, designed for salvage operations to recover sunken vessels. Its primary function is lifting and salvage, with navigability being subsidiary, which qualifies it under tariff item 8905.90.20 as a floating crane or heavy lift vessel. With a minimum gross lift capacity exceeding 1,200 tonnes, it meets the specific criteria for this classification.