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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8902.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If primarily fishing vessel with secondary freezing

Fishing vessels take precedence in Chapter 89 even with refrigeration.

8906Lower: 10% vs 35%

If disassembled without installed refrigeration units

Incomplete vessels per chapter notes classify in 8906 until essential character established.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include blast freezing logs and HACCP plans in import documentation

Classify based on primary frozen cargo holds, not auxiliary refrigerated crew spaces

Watch for reclassification if holds are retrofitted for dry goods