General Cargo Freighter from Germany
An ocean vessel for break-bulk cargo like crates, machinery, and packaged goods, with crew quarters for persons. It qualifies under HTS 8901.90.00.00 as a vessel for goods transport that also carries persons (crew). Not specialized for containers, liquids, or bulk dry goods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Submit Lloyd's Register or equivalent classification certificate proving multi-purpose cargo holds
• Document crew capacity separately to affirm 'both persons and goods' status under this subheading