Cable Laying Barge from China
A non-self-propelled barge equipped with cable carousels, tensioners, and burial plows for submarine power and telecommunication cable installation. HTS 8906.90.00 classification applies as an 'other vessel' for offshore construction support. Operated by tugs during deepwater cable deployment projects.
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
• Specify non-self-propelled status and cable tensioner specifications to distinguish from self-propelled ships
• Include project-specific cable laying contracts demonstrating commercial use
• Document dynamic positioning thrusters separately if retrofittable