Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products
Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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]
Products classified under HTS 8902.00.00.00
Ocean Gillnetter
Gillnet vessel for pelagic species like salmon, deploying drift or set nets. HTS 8902.00.00.00 fishing vessel. Requires precise net handling gear.
Herring Factory Freezer Trawler
Freezer trawler processing herring into meal, oil, and frozen blocks at sea. HTS 8902.00.00.00 for factory functions. High-capacity reduction processing.
Lobster Boat with Processing Deck
Inshore lobster vessel with cooking and packing station for live holding. Borderline HTS 8902.00.00.00 if preserving functions essential. Typically wood or fiberglass.
Mackerel Purse Seiner Factory Ship
Large purse seiner with full factory for mackerel filleting and canning prep. HTS 8902.00.00.00 definitively. Scandinavian-style build.
Steel Trawler Fishing Vessel
A 30-meter steel-hulled trawler designed for commercial deep-sea fishing, equipped with nets, winches, and refrigerated holds for catch storage. It falls under HTS 8902.00.00.00 as a fishing vessel built for harvesting fish at sea. This classification applies to seagoing vessels primarily used in the fishing industry.
Aluminum Purse Seiner Fishing Boat
A 25-meter aluminum purse seiner specialized for encircling schools of fish like tuna or sardines, featuring a power block and hydraulic systems. Classified under HTS 8902.00.00.00 for its role as a dedicated fishing vessel. Essential character is determined by onboard fishing apparatus.
Factory Ship for At-Sea Fish Processing
A large ocean-going factory ship with onboard filleting lines, freezing tunnels, and packaging for processing herring catches directly at sea. It qualifies under HTS 8902.00.00.00 as a vessel for preserving fishery products. This includes self-contained operations beyond simple storage.
Longline Fishing Vessel
A 40-meter diesel-powered longliner equipped for deploying and retrieving miles of baited lines targeting tuna and swordfish. Falls under HTS 8902.00.00.00 due to its specialized fishing configuration. Designed for extended offshore operations.
Shrimp Trawler Boat
A mid-sized shrimp trawler with otter trawl nets, sorting tables, and ice holds for Gulf of Mexico operations. Classified in HTS 8902.00.00.00 as a fishing vessel. Focuses on bottom-netting for crustaceans.
Fish Processing Stern Trawler
Stern trawler with integrated fish processing factory for gutting, heading, and filleting whitefish at sea. HTS 8902.00.00.00 applies for its dual fishing and preserving functions. Built for high-volume North Atlantic operations.
Pole and Line Skipjack Tuna Boat
Traditional pole-and-line fishing vessel for sustainable skipjack tuna harvest using live bait and manual poles. Under HTS 8902.00.00.00 as a fishing vessel. Common in tropical Pacific fisheries.
Crab Processing Factory Vessel
Factory vessel specialized in live crab storage, cooking, and freezing for king and snow crab fisheries. HTS 8902.00.00.00 for preserving fishery products. Equipped with brine tanks and blast freezers.
Danish Seine Fishing Vessel
Vessel using Danish seine nets for demersal fish like cod, with anchor-based deployment systems. Classified HTS 8902.00.00.00 for commercial fishing. Traditional European design.
Salmon Purse Seiner
Coastal purse seiner optimized for salmon runs, with fast maneuvering and brailing equipment. HTS 8902.00.00.00 as fishing vessel. Typically 15-20 meters for nearshore use.
Squid Jigger Vessel
Night-operating squid jigger with automated lines and bright lights for attracting and jigging squid. Under HTS 8902.00.00.00 for specialized fishing. Common in Pacific squid fisheries.