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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm no caisson gates functional; provide last dry-docking records; ensure towing configuration for safe transit