Steel Oil Containment Boom

A floating steel barrier used to contain oil spills on water surfaces, designed to encircle and prevent spread. It qualifies under HTS 8907.90.00.90 as an other floating structure due to its buoyant design and primary function on water.

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.

7308.90.95Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If lacks inherent buoyancy and used as fixed barrier

Without flotation, it becomes fabricated steel structures, not floating structures.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If made primarily of plastic without steel frame

Plastic floating barriers shift to other plastic articles if not emphasizing steel construction.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify buoyancy certification and material specs to confirm classification as floating structure, not mere equipment

Include engineering drawings showing flotation capability in documentation to avoid misclassification

Watch for anti-dumping duties on steel components; declare country of melt and pour accurately