Steel Trawler Fishing Vessel from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify vessel meets 'fishing vessel' criteria per USCG and HTS definitions, including propulsion and fishing gear specs
• Obtain International Tonnage Certificate and proof of fishing purpose to avoid reclassification as general cargo ships