Spare repair parts or materials (other than nets or nettings) which the owner or master of a vessel certifies are intended for use aboard a cargo vessel, for installation or use on such vessel, as needed, in the United States, at sea, or in a foreign country, but only if duty is or has been paid under this schedule upon first entry into the United States of each such spare part or material purchased in, or imported from, a foreign country
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: > Spare repair parts or materials (other than nets or nettings) which the owner or master of a vessel certifies are intended for use aboard a cargo vessel, for installation or use on such vessel, as needed, in the United States, at sea, or in a foreign country, but only if duty is or has been paid under this schedule upon first entry into the United States of each such spare part or material purchased in, or imported from, a foreign country
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 9818.00.03.00
Product Tanker Cargo Hose Coupling Assemblies
Stainless steel camlock couplings for cargo hoses on chemical/product tankers. 9818.00.03.00 spares certified for loading/unloading systems. For use in hazardous cargo transfers.
Container Ship Reefer Container Plug Assemblies
440V high-amperage plug and socket assemblies for refrigerated containers. Certified 9818.00.03.00 spares for reefer power supply systems on container vessels.
Marine Diesel Engine Piston Ring Set
Replacement piston ring sets for large marine diesel engines used in container ships. Classified under HTS 9818.00.03.00 as spare repair parts certified by the vessel master for installation aboard cargo vessels during maintenance. Duty paid upon first U.S. entry for use at sea or in foreign ports.
Cargo Ship Bow Thruster Gearbox
Repair gearbox for bow thruster systems on bulk carriers. Qualifies under 9818.00.03.00 as certified spare part for cargo vessel maneuvering systems. Intended for installation during scheduled drydock maintenance worldwide.
Container Vessel Fuel Injector Nozzles
High-pressure fuel injector nozzles for MAN B&W engines on container ships. Certified spares under 9818.00.03.00 for engine overhaul. Duty paid on initial import for future vessel installation.
Bulk Carrier Anchor Chain Replacement Links
Forged steel replacement links for 76mm anchor chains on bulk carriers. Qualifies as 9818.00.03.00 spare part certified for cargo vessel mooring systems. For use during chain recertification.
LNG Tanker Cargo Pump Impellers
Stainless steel impellers for deepwell cargo pumps on LNG carriers. 9818.00.03.00 certified spares for cryogenic cargo handling. Duty paid for future pump maintenance installations.
Ro-Ro Vessel Stern Ramp Hydraulic Cylinders
Chrome-plated hydraulic cylinders for stern ramp operation on Ro-Ro cargo vessels. Certified under 9818.00.03.00 for vehicle loading system repairs. Duty paid on initial import.
Bulk Carrier Ballast Water Pump Shaft Seals
Mechanical shaft seals for ballast water management pumps. 9818.00.03.00 certified spares for IMO compliance on bulk carriers. Duty paid for pump maintenance.
OBO Carrier Cargo Hold Ventilation Fans
Explosion-proof axial fans for ore/bulk/oil carrier cargo holds. Certified 9818.00.03.00 spares for hold ventilation systems. Duty paid for grain dust environments.
Tanker Inert Gas System Valve Assemblies
Non-return valve assemblies for IG systems on oil/chemical tankers. 9818.00.03.00 certified spares for tank atmosphere control. SOLAS compliant.
PCC Vessel Lashing Chain Winches
Pneumatic chain winches for Pure Car Carrier vehicle lashing. 9818.00.03.00 spares certified for deck securing systems. 20-ton pull capacity.
MPV Deck Crane Hydraulic Slewing Bearings
Slewing ring bearings for Multi-Purpose Vessel deck cranes. Certified 9818.00.03.00 spares for cargo handling cranes. 50-ton capacity.
Heavy Lift Vessel Ballast Control Valves
Hydraulic ballast control valves for semi-submersible heavy lift vessels. 9818.00.03.00 certified spares for stability systems. High-pressure rated.
Ro-Pax Ferry Bow Door Hydraulic Rams
Hydraulic rams for bow door operation on Roll-on/Roll-off Passenger vessels. Certified 9818.00.03.00 spares for vehicle access systems. Weathertight design.