Decommissioned Research Vessel for Scrapping from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Inventory scientific instruments removed; oceanographic agency docs; biohazard lab clearance