Steel Workboat Hull from China
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 — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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