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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide pilotage authority correspondence; verify safety equipment unchanged; USCG inspection may be required