Marine Cofferdam

A temporary floating enclosure used to create dry work areas underwater for construction like bridge piers. HTS 8907.90.00.90 covers it as other floating structures, specifically cofferdams.

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.

7308.40.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If fixed steel dams for rivers

Non-floating cofferdams are steel bridge equipment.

8429.51.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If primarily pumping equipment

If pumps dominate, classifies as self-propelled machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit engineering plans proving watertight floating enclosure design

USACE permits often needed; prepare environmental impact docs early