Swamp Barge Stabilizer Pontoons from Japan
Steel pontoon assemblies for stabilizing 8430.41 drilling barges in marshland boring operations. Provides flotation for sinking rigs. Under 8431.43.80.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Buoyancy calculations and barge model specs mandatory
• Classify as complete pontoon units, not loose steel plates