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Subsea Pipeline Marker Buoy from China

A subsurface buoy with retrieval line for marking underwater pipelines in offshore oil operations. Classified under HTS 8907.90.00.30 as a specialized floating buoy structure.

Duty Rate — China → United States

20%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China

Import Tips

API standards compliance documentation is critical for oilfield acceptance

Pressure test certificates for depth ratings

Hazardous material declarations for any embedded electronics