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Products classified under Tariff item 8908.00
Decommissioned Cruise Ship for Scrapping
A decommissioned passenger cruise liner removed from service due to age and high maintenance costs, imported for complete dismantling. The vessel retains its hull and superstructure but has had its interiors stripped of salvageable equipment. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Decommissioned Oil Tanker for Scrapping
A large seagoing vessel previously used for transporting crude oil, now imported specifically for dismantling and recycling at a shipbreaking yard. The tanker retains its hull structure but has had cargo residues cleaned and tanks vented. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Decommissioned Research Vessel for Scrapping
An oceanographic survey ship retired from service, imported for dismantling. The vessel has had its laboratories emptied but retains its hull and scientific equipment mounts. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Disused Fishing Trawler for Dismantling
A stern trawler no longer fishing due to quota restrictions, imported for shipbreaking. The vessel has had its nets and gear removed but retains its steel hull and propulsion system. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Floating Crane Barge for Breaking
A sheerleg crane barge that has become obsolete, imported for scrapping as a floating structure. The crane derrick remains intact but is unsafe for operation, and the barge retains its hull structure. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Floating Dry Dock for Breaking Up
A non-self-propelled floating dry dock obsolete for ship repair, imported for scrapping. The structure retains its pontoon design and steel plates but is no longer operational. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Obsolete Bulk Carrier for Shipbreaking
A single-deck bulk carrier designed for dry cargo like ore and coal, now past its service life and imported for scrapping. The vessel retains its hull and cargo holds but has been emptied of cargo. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Obsolete Jack-Up Rig for Dismantling
A mobile offshore drilling unit (jack-up rig) retired from service, imported as a floating structure for breaking. The rig has its legs retracted for towing and retains its platform structure, though it is not a vessel. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Obsolete Warship Hull for Scrapping
A decommissioned naval frigate with weapons systems removed, imported for breaking. The vessel retains its military-grade steel hull but has no armament remaining. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Old Ferry Vessel for Shipbreaking
A roll-on/roll-off ferryboat past its operational life, destined for scrapping at a coastal yard. The vessel retains its propulsion system and hull but is no longer seaworthy. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Retired Container Ship for Dismantling
A cellular container vessel no longer viable for liner service, imported to a shipbreaking facility for recycling. The vessel retains its hull and container guides but has had its containers removed. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure intended solely for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Retired Tugboat for Shipbreaking
A harbor tug obsolete due to engine failure, destined for scrapping. The vessel retains its towing gear, though it is inoperable, and its compact hull design. It is classified under this tariff item as a vessel for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Scrap Hopper Barge
A dredge spoil disposal barge no longer in use, imported for shipbreaking. The barge retains its hopper doors, though they are non-operational, and its steel hull. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Scrap Offshore Supply Vessel
A platform supply vessel (PSV) retired from oilfield support, imported for recycling. The vessel retains its hull and cargo tanks, which have been emptied, and is designed for deck cargo and fuel transport. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.
8908.00.90Scrap Pontoon Barge
A deck cargo barge past its service life, imported for dismantling at a breaker. The barge is flat-bottomed with no self-propulsion and retains its hull structure. It is classified under this tariff item as a floating structure for breaking up, not stripped of salvageable articles or equipment.