Returned US Ferry Boat from Japan
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.
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
• Maintain continuous records of vessel movements; provide US Coast Guard documentation; declare as 'returned US goods' to prevent standard duty assessment