Repatriated US Pilot Boat from Japan
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 — 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
• Provide pilotage authority correspondence; verify safety equipment unchanged; USCG inspection may be required