Factory Ship for At-Sea Fish Processing from Japan

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 — Japan → 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 processing capacity reports and equipment inventories to confirm 'factory ship' status under HTS

Ensure FDA prior notice for fishery product handling capabilities during import

Factory Ship for At-Sea Fish Processing from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8902.00.00.00