Grab Dredger from Germany
Vessel equipped with clamshell grabs suspended from cranes to scoop seabed material, used for grabbing and lifting dredged spoil. Primary function is material grabbing for dredging, navigability subsidiary, under HTS 8905.10.00.00.
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
• Distinguish from floating cranes by documenting grab cycle for excavation vs pure lifting
• Include capacity specs for grabs and cranes in entry documentation
• Prepare for potential reclassification audits emphasizing dredging application