Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship from China
The Icon of the Seas is a massive Royal Caribbean cruise ship designed primarily for passenger entertainment and transport, featuring luxury amenities like water parks and theaters. It falls under HTS 8901.10.00.00 as a cruise ship principally designed for the transport of persons on vacation voyages. Its essential character is passenger-focused rather than cargo or industrial use.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 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(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify vessel registry and flag state compliance with IMO safety standards before import
• Obtain detailed blueprints and passenger capacity certifications to confirm classification
• Avoid misclassification as a cargo ship by documenting primary passenger transport design