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Cofferdam Storage Tank

Temporary floating tank used in cofferdam setups for storing water or slurry during bridge construction over water. Classified as an 'other tank' under HTS 8907.90.00.60.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8907.90.00.90Same rate: 20%

If basic cofferdams without integrated storage

Pure cofferdams classified under other floating structures.

7309.00.00Higher: 75% vs 20%

If land-portable steel tank not designed to float

Non-floating reservoirs go to Chapter 73 metal tanks.

8421.39.01Higher: 37.5% vs 20%

If pumps and filtering integrated for sediment control

Centrifugal filtering/pumping equipment under heading 8421.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide construction project contracts proving temporary water use

• Ensure no permanent installation features to avoid fixed structure codes

• Bundle with cofferdam walls only if sold as integrated set