Ballast Water Pump Casings from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Submit IMO BWMS type approval certificates; verify pump flow rates meet vessel requirements; document complete foreign retrofit compliance package