Obsolete Warship Hull for Scrapping from Germany
A decommissioned naval frigate with weapons systems removed, imported for breaking. Classified in HTS 8908.00.00.00 as a vessel for scrapping, retaining military-grade steel hull. No armament remains.
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
• Secure demilitarization certificate from originating navy; scan for unexploded ordnance; adhere to ITAR export controls if US-origin