Concrete Floating Breakwater Dock

Heavy-duty concrete floating structure used as a dock and wave barrier in harbors. Classified in HTS 8905.90.10.00 as its principal role is providing sheltered mooring with negligible navigability.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6810.19.12.00Higher: 39.9% vs 10%

If imported as precast concrete blocks

Separate cement components without assembly classified under cement articles.

8905.20.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If specifically designed as a dredger support platform

Dredgers have navigability subsidiary to dredging function.

7309.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If reinforced with significant steel framework

Tank reservoirs or similar if primary steel construction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain environmental impact assessments for concrete structures to meet import clearance

• Document weight and ballast systems to prove floating dock function over vessel status

• Beware of quotas on concrete imports from certain origins affecting duty calculations