Salvage 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the barge's lift capacity is below 1,200 tonnes
This alternative covers other floating structures not meeting the heavy lift threshold.
If the barge is incomplete or lacks the essential character of a heavy lift vessel
Chapter note 1 classifies unfinished vessels under heading 89.06 when they don't have the essential character of a specific vessel type.
If importing only the lifting equipment or crane components separately
Section note 2 excludes machinery parts from Chapter 89, directing them to their constituent material or specific machinery headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the barge's gross lift capacity is documented as at least 1,200 tonnes to support classification under 8905.90.20
• Provide the CBSA with vessel registration and specifications, including submersible pontoon details, to avoid reclassification
• If the barge is imported temporarily for a specific project, consider the Temporary Importation provisions to potentially reduce duties
Related Products under Tariff item 8905.90.20
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.
Floating 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.