Sydney Harbour Ferry from Japan
Sydney's freshwater-class ferries transport commuters and tourists across the harbor. They are ferry boats under HTS 8901.10.00.00, principally for persons. Iconic design supports high-volume passenger service.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document daily passenger manifests
• Ensure harbor-specific stability tests
• Pitfall: Tourist-only ops might overlap with excursion but stay in 8901.10