Obsolete Jack-Up Rig for Dismantling from Germany
A mobile offshore drilling unit (jack-up rig) retired, imported as floating structure for breaking. Under HTS 8908.00.00.00 for scrapping, legs retracted for towing. Not a vessel but floating platform.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Rig move permits and stability certs needed; declare drilling fluids removed; Basel Convention hazardous waste checks