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Floating Dry Dock for Breaking Up from Japan

A non-self-propelled floating dry dock obsolete for ship repair, imported for scrapping. It is a floating structure under HTS 8908.00.00.00 designated for breaking up into steel plates. Retains pontoon design.

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

• Confirm no caisson gates functional; provide last dry-docking records; ensure towing configuration for safe transit