Floating Storage Tanks for Oil
Modular tanks that float on water surfaces to store petroleum products temporarily during offshore operations. These are classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as other floating structures, with tanks explicitly listed in the heading.
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 tanks are permanently moored
Permanently moored tanks may be classified as other floating structures.
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
• Confirm the tanks are not self-propelled vessels
• Provide offshore operation documentation to CBSA
• Ensure compliance with Canadian oil storage safety standards
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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.