Disused Fishing Trawler for Dismantling from United States
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.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
15.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm that the trawler is not stripped of salvageable articles to avoid classification under 8908.00.10
• Provide documentation of the vessel's decommissioning and scrapping intent
• Check for any fisheries or environmental regulations affecting the import