Seawater Ballast Tank Float

Floating tank for temporary ballast water storage and treatment during shipyard maintenance. Classified under HTS 8907.90.00.60 as other floating tanks.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8481.80.90Higher: 37% vs 17.5%

If valves and regulators primary function

Apparatus for controlling fluids under heading 8481.

8906Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If designed as shipyard vessel mock-up

Unfinished vessel for testing classifies under 8906.

7309.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If portable steel tank without marine flotation

Generic reservoirs in Chapter 73.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with IMO ballast water management conventions

Specify non-ship integral use to avoid vessel parts

Include UV treatment system docs if equipped