Coaster Cargo Ship from China
A small coastal vessel for short-haul transport of general goods between ports, carrying crew and limited passengers. Classified in HTS 8901.90.00.00 as 'other' for mixed persons/goods transport, not ocean-going giants. Typically under 500 GRT with tween decks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Include coastal route history in docs to differentiate from inland waterway barges
• USCG inspection required; prepare for tonnage measurement upon arrival
• Avoid declaring as barge; specify self-propelled sea-going design