Passenger-Cargo Ferry from China

A ferry boat equipped to carry both passengers and vehicles or goods across short sea routes or inland waterways. Classified under HTS 8901.90.00.00 for its dual purpose of transporting persons and goods, excluding pure excursion or cruise vessels. Features include vehicle decks and passenger cabins.

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 passenger capacity and cargo deck specs in entry docs to distinguish from pure ferries under 8901.10

Ensure compliance with IMO passenger safety standards and provide stability certificates

Avoid pitfalls by labeling as 'mixed-use' if over 50% capacity for goods to prevent duty reclassification

Passenger-Cargo Ferry from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8901.90.00.00