Repatriated US Pilot Boat from Germany
US-constructed harbor pilot boat returned after temporary foreign service within 3 years, no improvements made. Classifiable as HTS 9801.00.10.89 Chapter 89 vessel.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide pilotage authority correspondence; verify safety equipment unchanged; USCG inspection may be required