Product Oil Tanker Aframax from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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