Steel Workboat Hull from Canada
Heavy-duty steel hull for commercial workboats like barges or tugs, delivered disassembled but with clear vessel form for other non-row vessels. Classified in 8906.90.0010 as hulls for other vessels per chapter notes on incomplete vessels. Requires assembly with machinery for full operation.
Duty Rate — Canada → 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
• Provide engineering drawings showing vessel displacement to affirm 'essential character' under chapter notes
• Avoid common pitfall of missing Lloyd's Register certification, required for steel hull imports
• Declare weld quality specs to prevent reclassification as scrap metal