Dairy Product Reefer
Refrigerated vessel specialized for butter, cheese, and milk powder transport with humidity control systems. Classified under HTS 8901.30.00.00 for refrigerated goods transport excluding cruise ships.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If refrigeration is incidental to general cargo
Only dedicated refrigerated vessels qualify; others are general cargo ships.
If unfinished hull stage before refrigeration fit-out
Chapter notes specify incomplete vessels in 8906.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide dairy-specific humidity control specs and anti-condensation documentation
• Ensure vessel meets IMO IBC Code for refrigerated liquids if applicable
• Confirm gross tonnage accurately for duty calculation thresholds
Related Products under HTS 8901.30.00.00
Reefer Container Ship
A large ocean-going vessel designed for transporting perishable goods in refrigerated containers, maintaining temperatures from -30°C to +30°C. It falls under HTS 8901.30.00.00 as a refrigerated cargo ship other than cruise ships, equipped with extensive reefer plug points and insulation systems.
Fruit Juice Tanker
Specialized refrigerated tanker ship for bulk transport of fruit juices and concentrates at controlled temperatures to preserve quality. Classified in HTS 8901.30.00.00 for its dedicated refrigeration tanks excluding cruise types.
Frozen Fish Carrier
Ocean vessel with blast freezers and insulated holds for transporting frozen seafood from fishing grounds to markets. HTS 8901.30.00.00 applies to this refrigerated cargo ship excluding subheading 8901.20 cruise vessels.
Meat Reefer Ship
Refrigerated bulk carrier optimized for chilled and frozen meat transport with multi-temperature zones. Falls under HTS 8901.30.00.00 as a non-cruise refrigerated vessel for goods transport.
Pharmaceutical Reefer Vessel
Highly specialized refrigerated ship for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and vaccines with ultra-precise control. HTS 8901.30.00.00 covers this non-cruise refrigerated transport vessel.
Flower Transport Reefer
Refrigerated vessel for cut flowers and plants with modified atmosphere packaging holds. Classified in HTS 8901.30.00.00 as refrigerated goods carrier other than cruise types.