Composite Tugboat Hull from Mexico
Hybrid composite hull (GRP/foam core) for harbor tugboats, shipped unassembled lacking winches or props. Under 8906.90.0010 for other vessel hulls excluding row boats, following chapter note on disassembled incomplete vessels. Engineered for towing duties.
Duty Rate — Mexico → 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
• Core material delamination tests required in import manifests for composites
• Confirm no bollard fittings, as those indicate complete tugs under 8904
• Bulk packaging preferred over cradles to reduce freight costs