Obsolete Jack-Up Rig for Dismantling from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
15.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm that the rig is not stripped of salvageable articles to avoid classification under 8908.00.10
• Provide documentation of its decommissioning and scrapping intent
• Check for any offshore drilling or environmental permits required for the structure