Longline Fishing Vessel from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include fishing method certifications (e.g
• IUU compliance) to support classification
• Prepare for vessel surveys confirming seaworthiness for fishing trades