Anchor Chain Replacement Links from Germany
Heavy-duty forged steel anchor chain links installed to repair storm damage on a U.S. fishing vessel during foreign port maintenance before first U.S. return. Covered by 9818.00.05.00 for qualifying vessel spare parts necessarily installed abroad.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document chain inspection reports justifying replacement; confirm U.S. vessel registry status; track chain from foreign supplier through installation to prove compliance