Decommissioned Research Vessel for Scrapping from Germany
Oceanographic survey ship retired, imported for dismantling. Classified HTS 8908.00.00.00 for breaking up, labs emptied. Equipped for scientific missions previously.
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
• Inventory scientific instruments removed; oceanographic agency docs; biohazard lab clearance