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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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8906Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If unassembled kit

Disassembled per chapter notes to 8906.

8903Lower: 13.5% vs 37.5%

If primarily for research with fishing secondary

Research vessels prioritize scientific function.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Highlight sustainable fishing credentials for preferential tariff treatment

• Provide crew capacity and bait systems specs