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Salvage Lifting Barge

A heavy lift barge with submersible pontoons designed for sunken vessel recovery operations. Its lifting and salvage function dominates navigation, and with a minimum gross lift capacity of 1,200 tonnes, it qualifies as a heavy lift crane vessel under this tariff item.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8905.90.90Higher: 25% vs Free

If the barge's lift capacity is below 1,200 tonnes

Vessels not meeting the specified lift capacity are classified under the 'Other' category.

8905.90.19Higher: 20% vs Free

If the barge is used for drilling rather than lifting

Drill-ships are classified separately under this sibling item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide evidence of the barge's lift capacity and salvage equipment to the CBSA

• Ensure the vessel's classification as a crane vessel is clear in the import documentation

• Consider additional permits for marine salvage operations