Factory Ship for At-Sea Fish Processing from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit processing capacity reports and equipment inventories to confirm 'factory ship' status under HTS
• Ensure FDA prior notice for fishery product handling capabilities during import