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Disney Wish Cruise Ship

The Disney Wish is a fantasy-themed cruise ship operated by Disney Cruise Line, built for family vacations with Broadway-style shows and character experiences. Classified under HTS 8901.10.00.00 due to its principal design for transporting persons on leisure cruises. It emphasizes passenger comfort over freight.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8906Lower: 10% vs 35%

If delivered disassembled without propulsion systems

Chapter notes direct unassembled complete vessels lacking essential character to heading 8906.

8902.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily for fishing with excursion capabilities

Trawlers and similar fishing vessels shift to Chapter 89 heading 8902 regardless of minor passenger features.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Ensure entertainment facility layouts are documented to prove passenger-centric design

Comply with SOLAS conventions for life-saving appliances on large passenger ships

Watch for reclassification if retrofitted for significant cargo operations

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