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

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Inventory scientific instruments removed; oceanographic agency docs; biohazard lab clearance