Reefer Container Ship from Germany
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.
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
• Verify vessel's refrigeration capacity and CO2 emission compliance with MARPOL Annex VI standards
• Obtain International Reefers/Refrigerated Container Code (IRCC) certification and flag state documentation
• Avoid misclassification as general cargo ships (8901.90) by documenting temperature-controlled holds