Returned U.S. Deep Sea Research Submersibles from Germany
Manned submersibles built in U.S. oceanographic centers, exported for deep-water pressure testing, returned. Qualifies under 9801.00.80 return provisions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide pressure hull test certificates; comply with USCG inspection requirements; document dive profile data