Hydrographic Survey Catamaran from Canada
Twin-hull catamaran optimized for shallow water bathymetric surveys with multibeam echo sounders and side scan sonar. Falls under HTS 8906.90.00 as 'other vessels' for hydrographic charting missions. High stability design reduces survey errors in coastal mapping.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
60%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.1450%Articles the product of Canada as provided in subdivision (b)(3) of U.S. note 51 to this subchapter
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide survey equipment integration diagrams showing permanent installation
• Include IHO standards compliance certification for survey accuracy
• Declare portable survey electronics separately under Chapter 90