Pride of America Cruise Ship from Mexico
The Pride of America is a U.S.-flagged cruise ship sailing Hawaiian islands, designed for leisure travel with onboard dining and activities. It is classified in HTS 8901.10.00.00 for its principal role in person transport on excursions. American registry aids compliance but does not alter tariff heading.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document Jones Act compliance for U.S.-built or flagged vessels
• Include stability certificates proving passenger safety design
• Pitfall: Reclassification if used for inter-island cargo dominance