Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Vessel from Japan
A specialized ship for transporting oversized cargo like wind turbine blades or heavy machinery, with onboard crew and occasional passengers. Falls under HTS 8901.90.00.00 for goods transport with persons capacity. Equipped with heavy cranes and adjustable decks.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide crane load specs and deck strength certs to justify heavy lift classification
• Ensure flag state documentation matches USCG import requirements for operational vessels