Hydrographic Survey Catamaran from China
A twin-hull catamaran optimized for shallow water bathymetric surveys with multibeam echo sounders and side scan sonar. It falls under tariff item 8906.90.19 as an 'other vessel' because it is not a lifeboat, does not exceed the dimensional limits, and is not otherwise specified.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
15%
Import Tips
• Provide CBSA with the vessel's survey equipment list to support classification
• Confirm if any Canadian Hydrographic Service permits are required for survey operations