Crude Oil Tanker VLCC from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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