Aluminum Patrol Boat Hull from Japan
Welded aluminum hull for military or coast guard patrol vessels, unassembled without engines or armaments but retaining patrol boat structure. Falls under 8906.90.0010 for other vessels including warships hulls, distinct from row boats. Intended for completion into operational patrol craft.
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
• Include military end-use certificates to comply with ITAR/export controls on warship components
• Document absence of weapon mounts or electronics to prevent classification as complete warship
• Check for anti-corrosion treatments that might trigger chemical residue declarations