Ballast Water Pump Casings from Germany
Cast iron pump casings for ballast water management systems, installed during foreign BWTS retrofit compliance upgrade before U.S. flagged vessel's first U.S. entry. Eligible under 9818.00.05.00 for environmental compliance spares.
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
• Submit IMO BWMS type approval certificates; verify pump flow rates meet vessel requirements; document complete foreign retrofit compliance package