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Products classified under Tariff item 8908.00.90.00
Decommissioned Oil Tanker for Scrapping
A large seagoing oil tanker previously used for transporting crude oil, now imported specifically for dismantling and recycling at a shipbreaking yard. The vessel retains its hull and structural components, though cargo tanks have been cleaned. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a vessel for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable equipment.
8908.00.90Disused Fishing Trawler for Dismantling
A stern trawler no longer used for fishing due to quota restrictions, imported for shipbreaking. The vessel's nets and fishing gear have been removed, but the steel hull and other structures remain intact. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a vessel for breaking up that is not stripped of all salvageable equipment.
8908.00.90Floating Crane Barge for Breaking
A sheerleg crane barge that has become obsolete and unsafe, imported for scrapping as a floating structure. The crane derrick remains intact but is inoperable, and the barge is designated for breaking up. It is classifiable under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a floating structure for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable 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 is designated for breaking up into steel plates. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a floating structure for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable 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 structural integrity, designated for breaking up into recyclable materials. It is classifiable under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a vessel for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable 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's legs are retracted for towing, and it is designated for scrapping. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a floating structure for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable 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's propulsion system remains, and it is imported explicitly for breaking up. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a vessel for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable 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 structure, designated for breaking up, with containers removed. It is classifiable under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a vessel for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable equipment.
8908.00.90Retired Tugboat for Shipbreaking
A harbor tug obsolete due to engine failure, destined for scrapping. The vessel's towing gear remains intact but inoperable, and it is imported for breaking up. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a vessel for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable equipment.
8908.00.90Scrap Hopper Barge
A dredge spoil disposal barge no longer in use, imported for shipbreaking. The barge's hopper doors are non-operational, and it is designated for breaking up as a floating structure. It is classifiable under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a floating structure for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable equipment.
8908.00.90Scrap Offshore Supply Vessel
A platform supply vessel (PSV) retired from oilfield support, imported for recycling. The vessel's cargo tanks are emptied, and it is designated for breaking up as a floating structure. It falls under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a floating structure for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable 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 it is designated for breaking up. It is classifiable under tariff item 8908.00.90 as a floating structure for breaking up that is not stripped of salvageable equipment.