Salvage Tug from China
Powerful ocean-going tug optimized for emergency towing, firefighting, and salvage operations with high bollard pull exceeding 200 tons. HTS 8906.90.00 as 'other vessel' for salvage-specific design features. Equipped with oil recovery systems and heavy towing winches.
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
• Document bollard pull test certificates and salvage gear inventories
• Include IMO salvage convention compliance documentation
• Separate oil skimmer equipment declarations under Chapter 84