Returned US Ferry Boat

Passenger ferry vessel built in US shipyards, sent abroad for seasonal service and returned unchanged within 3 years. Covered by HTS 9801.00.10.89 for Chapter 89 ships returned after export without manufacturing improvements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8901.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If classified as passenger ship >100 gross tons

Different Chapter 89 subheading based on vessel size and passenger capacity

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain continuous records of vessel movements; provide US Coast Guard documentation; declare as 'returned US goods' to prevent standard duty assessment