Concrete Floating Breakwater Dock from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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