Floating Storage Tank

A buoyant tank for storing water or fuel on lakes or harbors, maintaining position via anchors. Falls under HTS 8907.90.00.90 as other floating structures exemplified by tanks, not fixed land installations.

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.

7309.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If designed for land installation

Non-floating tanks are reservoirs of iron/steel in heading 7309.

8901.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If part of cruise ship tank system

Vessel-integrated tanks classify with the ship under 8901.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document flotation design and capacity to distinguish from land tanks

EPA certifications required for fuel tanks; include in entry summary

Avoid classifying with mooring systems as sets unless essential character is floating