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Research Vessel Hull from Japan

Steel hull specialized for oceanographic research ships, without labs or winches installed. HTS 8906.90.0010 for other vessel hulls excl. row boats, as incomplete per chapter notes. Reinforced for scientific deployments.

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

End-use statements for research to qualify potential duty relief programs

Echo sounder mounting points ok, but no electronics

Ice-class notation requires special steel grade declarations

Research Vessel Hull from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8906.90.00.10