ROV Support Vessel - Small

Compact vessel with ROV handling crane and control station for underwater inspection. Support function primary over navigation capability per 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.

8901Lower: 10% vs 35%

If primarily supply/crew transport

Offshore supply vessels in 8901.

8479.50.00.00Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If ROV equipment only

Unmanned vehicles in Chapter 84.

8908.00.00.00Same rate: 35%

If vessels under 20m LOA

Rowing boats and small craft exclusion.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• ROV specifications and umbilical winch capacity documentation

• AUV/ROV operating depth certifications

• Size under 8908 threshold requires careful LOA measurement

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