Electric Capstan for Marine Mooring from China
An electric motor-powered capstan used for mooring and anchoring boats, featuring a vertical drum for rope winding. Classified under HTS 8425.31.0100 as a capstan explicitly powered by an electric motor for marine applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Provide corrosion resistance specifications (e.g
• stainless steel grade) for marine customs valuation
• Include IP rating for water resistance in technical docs to confirm marine suitability
• Declare as capstan vs winch clearly, as misdescription can lead to reclassification