Steel Trawler Fishing Vessel from Mexico

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 — Mexico → 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

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