Floating Storage Tanks for Oil from Germany
Modular tanks that float on water surfaces to store petroleum products temporarily during offshore operations. Classified under HTS 8907.90.00 as other floating structures, exemplified by tanks in the heading description.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain environmental and coast guard approvals prior to import for hazardous material containment
• Include material composition and capacity specs in commercial invoice to confirm classification
• Avoid reclassification issues by documenting non-vessel status per Chapter 89 notes