Product Oil Tanker Aframax from China
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.
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
• Include IMO certification for product tankers and inert gas system documentation
• Label as 'clean product tanker' if for refined fuels to distinguish from crude carriers
• Watch for pitfalls in coastwise trade restrictions under Jones Act for U.S. imports