Other, upon first arrival in any port of the United States of any vessel described in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Equipments, or any part thereof, including boats, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials to be used, or the expenses of repairs made in a foreign country upon, a vessel described in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter: > Other, upon first arrival in any port of the United States of any vessel described in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 9818.00.07.00
Maersk Triple-E Class Container Ship Bow Thruster
A large azimuth thruster installed on Maersk Triple-E class vessels for precise maneuvering upon first U.S. arrival. Classified under HTS 9818.00.07.00 as equipment purchased for vessels engaged in international traffic (U.S. note 1), entered duty-free on first arrival. Essential for safe port navigation of these massive 18,000 TEU container ships.
Royal Caribbean Oasis Class Stabilizer Fin
Retractable stabilizer fins for Oasis-class cruise ships, providing roll stabilization during ocean transit. Enters under 9818.00.07.00 as repair equipment for vessels of international traffic upon first U.S. arrival. Critical for passenger comfort on these 225,000 gross ton vessels.
Icon of the Seas LNG Fuel System Components
High-pressure LNG fuel injection system for Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, the world's largest cruise ship. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 upon first U.S. arrival as equipment for international traffic vessel. Enables cleaner propulsion for 250,800 gross ton vessel.
CMA CGM Jacques Saade Ammonia-Ready Engine Parts
Dual-fuel engine components for the world's largest methanol-powered containership. Classified under 9818.00.07.00 for first U.S. arrival of vessels in international traffic. Supports green shipping transition for 23,000 TEU capacity vessel.
Evergreen A-class Ship Desalination Plant
Reverse osmosis desalination system producing 1,200 tons fresh water daily for Evergreen A-class container ships. Duty-free entry under 9818.00.07.00 upon first U.S. arrival for crew and operations. Essential equipment for 24,000 TEU vessels in international trade.
MSC Irina Container Ship Shaft Generator
Shaft generator system converting propeller shaft rotation to electrical power for MSC Irina, one of world's largest containerships. Enters duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 on first U.S. arrival. Reduces fuel consumption by 10% on 24,346 TEU vessel.
Norwegian Encore Cruise Ship Sewage Treatment Plant
Advanced wastewater treatment system meeting IMO MEPC.227(64) standards for Norwegian Encore cruise ship. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 upon first U.S. arrival. Processes 2,000 m³ daily for 4,200 passenger vessel.
ONE Innovation Triple-Fuel Generator Sets
LNG, LPG, and diesel capable generator sets for ONE Innovation containership. Duty-free entry under 9818.00.07.00 first U.S. arrival for multi-fuel flexibility. Powers 14,000 TEU vessel's hotel and reefer loads.
Carnival Celebration Air Conditioning Plant
Central chilled water air conditioning system for Carnival Celebration, Excel-class cruise ship. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 upon first U.S. arrival. 15,000-ton refrigeration capacity for 5,200 passenger vessel.
HMM Algeciras Ship Dynamic Positioning System
Computerized dynamic positioning thruster control system for HMM Algeciras, world's largest containership. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 first U.S. arrival. Maintains position without anchors using GPS and thrusters.
Disney Wish Cruise Ship Ballast Water Treatment
UV ballast water management system for Disney Wish cruise ship meeting IMO D-2 standards. Duty-free entry under 9818.00.07.00 first U.S. arrival. Treats 6,000 m³/hour preventing invasive species transfer.
OOCL Spain Container Ship Reefer Monitoring System
Centralized reefer container monitoring and power supply system for OOCL Spain. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 first U.S. arrival. Manages 2,400 reefer plugs on 24,188 TEU vessel.
P&O Ventura Bow Anchor Windlass
Hydraulic anchor windlass system for P&O Ventura cruise ship. Duty-free entry under 9818.00.07.00 upon first U.S. arrival. Handles 25-ton anchors for 116,000 gross ton vessel.
APL Raffles Containership Deck Crane
Cargo handling deck crane for APL Raffles, heavy lift containership. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 first U.S. arrival. 250-ton capacity for project cargo operations.
Quantum of the Seas North Star Observation Capsule
Observation pod at end of 300-ft crane arm on Quantum of the Seas. Duty-free under 9818.00.07.00 first U.S. arrival as unique passenger attraction equipment. Carries 9 passengers 300 feet above water.