Drillship Production Unit from Germany
A self-propelled vessel modified with drilling and production facilities for offshore operations. Classified in HTS 8905.20.00.00 because main functions of drilling and production supersede navigation.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide dynamic positioning system logs to demonstrate limited navigability
• Classify under correct build standard (e.g
• Lloyd's Register) for valuation
• Avoid bulk import without disassembly permits for oversized units