Any equipment, or any part of equipment, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials employed in, or the expense of repairs made in a foreign country with respect to, a LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) barge utilized as a cargo container, upon first arrival of such barge in any port of the United States
Equipments, or any part thereof, including boats, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials to be used, or the expenses of repairs made in a foreign country upon, a vessel described in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter: > Any equipment, or any part of equipment, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials employed in, or the expense of repairs made in a foreign country with respect to, a LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) barge utilized as a cargo container, upon first arrival of such barge in any port of the United States
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9818.00.01.00
LASH Barge Mooring Bollard
Cast steel mooring bollard assembly for securing LASH barge to mother ship during loading operations. Fabricated abroad to replace worn original fittings. Qualifies under 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Cargo Lashings Kit
Complete cargo lashing kit including turnbuckles, D-rings, and synthetic webbing for securing containers on LASH barge decks. Purchased abroad for safety compliance. Covered by 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Navigation Light Panel
LED navigation light control panel with international signal lights for LASH barge visibility during mother ship transfers. Installed during foreign refit. Duty-free under 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Deck Cargo Securing Winch
Heavy-duty electric winch system installed on LASH barge decks for securing cargo during ocean transit. Purchased abroad for installation on a LASH barge operating as a cargo container. Classified under 9818.00.01.00 as equipment purchased in a foreign country for a LASH barge upon first U.S. arrival.
LASH Barge Watertight Hatch Cover
Steel watertight hatch cover assembly for LASH barge cargo holds, fabricated abroad to replace damaged original covers. Essential for maintaining cargo container integrity during sea voyages. Enters under 9818.00.01.00 as repair part for LASH barge.
LASH Barge Bilge Pump System
Complete submersible bilge pump system with controls, purchased in foreign shipyard for LASH barge water management. Critical for maintaining barge buoyancy as cargo container. Duty-free under 9818.00.01.00 upon first U.S. arrival.
LASH Barge Bow Fender System
Heavy-duty rubber and steel bow fender assembly installed during foreign repairs to protect LASH barge during mother ship loading operations. Essential safety equipment for cargo container operations. Classifies under 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Cargo Hold Ventilation Fan
Explosion-proof axial flow ventilation fan system for LASH barge cargo holds, preventing moisture damage to containerized cargo. Purchased abroad for installation upon first U.S. arrival. Covered by 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Electrical Distribution Panel
Waterproof electrical distribution panel with circuit breakers for LASH barge power management. Replaced during foreign shipyard overhaul. Classifies as equipment under 9818.00.01.00 for duty-free entry.
LASH Barge Anchor Windlass Repair Kit
Comprehensive repair parts kit for LASH barge anchor windlass system, including gears, bearings, and hydraulic components. Procured abroad during unscheduled maintenance. Duty-free under 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Deck Crane Remote Control
Wireless remote control system for LASH barge deck cargo crane operations. Replaced after foreign damage. Critical for safe container handling. Classifies under 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Fuel Transfer Pump
Self-priming fuel transfer pump for LASH barge generator fuel systems. Procured during foreign maintenance. Essential for continuous cargo container operations. Duty-free entry.
LASH Barge Ballast Control Valve Assembly
Pneumatic ballast control valve manifold for LASH barge stability management during loading. Installed abroad for trim control. Qualifies under 9818.00.01.00 exemption.
LASH Barge Deck Surface Non-Skid Coating
Specialized non-skid epoxy deck coating material applied during foreign drydocking of LASH barge. Essential for crew safety during cargo operations. Materials under 9818.00.01.00.
LASH Barge Radar Reflector Array
Corner reflector radar array for LASH barge visibility to mother ship radar during transfer operations. Installed during foreign refit. Safety equipment under 9818.00.01.00.