Fruit Juice Tanker from Germany
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.
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
• Ensure food-grade stainless steel tanks meet FDA and EU hygiene standards for import
• Provide detailed tank insulation specs and CIP (Clean-In-Place) system documentation
• Confirm SOLAS compliance for life-saving appliances on tankers over 500 GT