Reefer Container Ship from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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