Steel Trawler Fishing Vessel from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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