Returned U.S. Deep Sea Research Submersibles

Manned submersibles built in U.S. oceanographic centers, exported for deep-water pressure testing, returned. Qualifies under 9801.00.80 return provisions.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8907.90.00Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

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Submersibles classified under Chapter 89 vessels and floating structures

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Provide pressure hull test certificates; comply with USCG inspection requirements; document dive profile data

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