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8908.00.00.00/Retired Tugboat for Shipbreaking/China

Retired Tugboat for Shipbreaking from China

A harbor tug obsolete due to engine failure, destined for scrapping. Classified HTS 8908.00.00.00 as vessel for breaking up, with towing gear intact but inoperable. Compact design for port assist.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
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Import Tips

• Prove bollard pull incapacity via survey; flag state deletion cert required; fuel tank cleaning mandatory

Retired Tugboat for Shipbreaking from China — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8908.00.00.00