Spar Production Platform from China
A deepwater floating platform with a large cylindrical spar hull for oil and gas production, moored in place with minimal navigation capability. It is under HTS 8905.20.00.00 as a submersible production platform where stability and production are primary.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include mooring system details and production capacity in commercial invoices for accurate duty assessment
• Comply with ABS or DNV classification society rules for structural integrity certification
• Watch for reclassification risks if imported without topsides production modules