Floating Oil Storage Tank
A large cylindrical tank designed to float on water for storing crude oil or petroleum products during offshore operations. It falls under tariff item 8907.90.90 as a floating structure classified as a tank, not a complete vessel.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tank includes navigation beacons
Beacons are classified under the sibling item.
If the tank has the essential character of a vessel
Chapter note 1 directs such structures to heading 89.06.
If the tank is not designed to float
Non-floating metal tanks are classified in Chapter 73.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tank is not permanently affixed to a vessel; if it is part of a ship, it may be classified with the vessel
• Provide the CBSA with evidence of its floating capability and intended use
• Verify compliance with Canadian oil storage and environmental regulations
Related Products under Tariff item 8907.90.90
Aquaculture Fish Farming Cages
Large netted floating enclosures used in open-water fish farming operations. These structures float on the water surface and are classified as other floating structures under tariff item 8907.90.90, as they are not vessels or other specific floating structures.
Cofferdam Storage Tank
A temporary floating tank used in cofferdam setups to store water or slurry during bridge construction over water. It is classified as an 'other' floating structure under tariff item 8907.90.90 because it is a tank designed to float, not a complete vessel of a particular kind.
Emergency Response Fuel Tank Float
A rapid-deploy floating tank for fuel storage in disaster zones with flood-prone areas. As a floating structure tank, it fits tariff item 8907.90.90, which covers other floating structures not elsewhere specified.
Emergency Response Rafts
Heavy-duty inflatable rafts designed for disaster relief operations in flood zones. These rafts are floating structures used for emergency response and are classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as other floating structures, not as vessels.
Flexi-Float Water Tank
A flexible, barge-like water storage tank used for temporary freshwater supply in marine construction or disaster relief. It is classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as an 'other' floating tank structure, not a complete vessel.
Floating Barriers for Oil Spills
Floating boom systems designed to contain oil spills on water surfaces. These are floating structures used for environmental protection and are classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as other floating structures.