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8908.00.00.00/Decommissioned Research Vessel for Scrapping/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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Import Tips

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