Tankers
Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods: > Tankers
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8901.20.00.00
Phosphate Slurry Tanker
Tanker for phosphate slurry with abrasion-resistant coating. HTS 8901.20.
Methanol Carrier
Deepwell pump tanker for methanol chemical. HTS 8901.20.
Fuel Oil Bunker Tanker
Bunker tanker for ship fuel delivery with quick discharge. HTS 8901.20.
Crude Oil Tanker VLCC
A Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) designed for transporting large volumes of unrefined crude oil across oceans. Classified under HTS 8901.20 as a tanker for bulk liquid cargo transport, specifically petroleum products. Features double-hull construction for safety and capacity over 200,000 DWT.
Product Oil Tanker Aframax
An Aframax tanker sized for refined petroleum products like gasoline and diesel, typically 80,000-120,000 DWT. Falls under HTS 8901.20 for tankers transporting goods, distinguished by multiple segregated cargo tanks. Ideal for medium-haul routes.
Chemical Tanker IMO II Type
A medium-sized chemical tanker compliant with IMO Type II standards for parcel chemicals and acids. HTS 8901.20 covers tankers for goods transport, including hazardous liquids in coated tanks. Equipped with specialized pumps and heating coils.
Asphalt Bitumen Tanker
Specialized tanker for hot asphalt and bitumen with insulated tanks and heating systems for viscous cargoes. Under HTS 8901.20 for tankers transporting petroleum-derived goods. Prevents solidification during voyages.
Vegetable Oil Tanker
Stainless steel tanker for edible oils like palm and soybean oil, with deep cleaning systems. HTS 8901.20 includes tankers for all liquid goods transport, not limited to petroleum. CCO grades ensure food safety.
Panamax LPG Carrier
Panamax-sized tanker for liquefied petroleum gases like propane/butane in pressurized spherical tanks. Classifies as HTS 8901.20 tanker for goods transport. Sized for Panama Canal transit.
Handysize Product Tanker
Small product tanker 30,000-50,000 DWT for short-sea refined products. HTS 8901.20 for versatile goods tankers. High maneuverability for ports.
MR Tanker Medium Range
Medium Range tanker 40,000 DWT for clean/dirty products. HTS 8901.20 tanker classification.
Suezmax Crude Tanker
Suezmax tanker maxed for Suez Canal, 150,000-200,000 DWT crude oil. HTS 8901.20 for large tankers.
Wine Tanker Stainless
Stainless steel tanker for bulk wine transport with temperature control. HTS 8901.20 for liquid goods.
Molasses Tanker
Tanker for sticky molasses with heating tanks. HTS 8901.20 goods transport.
LNG Carrier Q-Max
Q-Max class tanker for liquefied natural gas with spherical Moss-type tanks, up to 266,000 m³ capacity. Classifies in HTS 8901.20 as tanker for cryogenic liquid goods transport. Features boil-off gas reliquefaction systems.