Cargo Hold Ventilation Ducting from Japan
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 — 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
• Include hold ventilation balance test reports; ensure fire rating documentation; verify duct dimensions match vessel specifications exactly