Main Deck Crane Hydraulic Cylinders from Japan
Heavy lift hydraulic cylinders for main deck cargo cranes, installed during foreign repairs of U.S. heavy lift vessel before first U.S. port call. Classifiable under 9818.00.05.00 as essential cargo handling 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 crane load test certificates post-installation; ensure hydraulic specifications match OEM; document foreign shipyard work orders and U.S. vessel registry