Jack-Up Drilling Platform from Germany
A mobile offshore drilling unit with extendable legs that elevate the hull above the sea surface for stability on the seabed. Classified under HTS 8905.20.00.00 due to its main drilling function where mobility is secondary.
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 leg length and jacking system specs in import manifests to confirm platform classification
• Secure coastal state permits for platforms intended for territorial waters