Crude Oil Tanker VLCC from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
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 classification certificate from classification society (e.g
• ABS, DNV) confirming tanker design for oil carriage
• Ensure compliance with MARPOL Annex I for double hull requirements and oil pollution prevention
• Prepare detailed bill of lading specifying cargo type (e.g
• crude oil) to avoid reclassification as general cargo ship