Floating Derrick

Converted barge with permanently mounted derrick crane for heavy lift operations in marine salvage and construction. Crane function dominates over navigation, under HTS 8905.90.50.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽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.

8426.19.00.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mobile crane not permanently hull-mounted

Tower cranes classify as machinery if separable from vessel.

8901.90.00.00Same rate: 35%

If general cargo with lift capability

Other vessels in 8901 if lift capacity incidental to transport.

8907.10.00Same rate: 35%

If non-propelled floating crane

Inflatable rafts and similar exclude propulsion-based vessels.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Crane moment capacity documentation (e.g

• 10,000 tonne-meters) essential for classification

• Lloyd's Register heavy lift certification verifies permanent installation

• Distinguish from sheerleg cranes by integrated hull propulsion

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