Cargo Hold Ventilation Ducting from Germany
Fire-rated ventilation duct sections installed during foreign hold outfitting of U.S. general cargo vessel before maiden U.S. voyage. Covered by 9818.00.05.00 for cargo protection systems.
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
• Include hold ventilation balance test reports; ensure fire rating documentation; verify duct dimensions match vessel specifications exactly