Scrap Pontoon Barge from Japan
A deck cargo barge past service life, imported for dismantling at breaker. Falls under HTS 8908.00.00.00 for floating structures for breaking up. Flat-bottomed with no self-propulsion.
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
• Inspect for cargo residues like coal dust; use push-tow documentation; comply with inland waterway scrapping regs if applicable