Diving Support Vessel - Light Duty from Canada
Vessel equipped with saturation diving systems and ROV deployment for underwater inspection, where positioning capability is secondary to diving operations. Falls under HTS 8905.90.50.00 for function-primary vessels.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document diving bell capacity and decompression chamber specs to establish primary function
• Include DNV or ABS classification certificates verifying specialized equipment
• Avoid reclassification as offshore supply under 8901 by emphasizing diving over transport