Vessels (together with equipment, parts or materials) regardless of origin, the foregoing exported temporarily from the United States and re-entered into the customs territory after undergoing repairs or alterations, under the terms of U.S. note 1(c) to this subchapter

Vessels (together with equipment, parts or materials) regardless of origin, the foregoing exported temporarily from the United States and re-entered into the customs territory after undergoing repairs or alterations, under the terms of U.S. note 1(c) to this subchapter

Duty Rate (from China)

10%
MFN Base RateFree

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

Total Effective Rate10%

Products classified under HTS 9822.01.10

Maersk Triple-E Container Ship Hull Repair

A massive 18,000 TEU container ship temporarily exported from the US to Singapore for hull plating replacement and anti-fouling recoating after sustaining damage. This falls under HTS 9822.01.10 as a US-exported vessel undergoing repairs abroad under free trade agreement terms before re-entry. The repair maintains the vessel's structural integrity for continued trans-Pacific service.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Engine Overhaul

Oasis-class cruise liner sent from US homeport to Chile for main propulsion diesel engine overhaul including turbocharger replacement. Classified under 9822.01.10 per US-Chile FTA Article 3.9 for temporary export/repair/re-entry. Essential maintenance ensures continued Caribbean revenue service.

US Navy LCS-12 Perth Combat Systems Upgrade

Littoral Combat Ship LCS-12 exported to Australia for combat management system software upgrade and radar array recalibration under US-Australia FTA. Qualifies for 9822.01.10 treatment as temporary export for repairs/alterations with re-entry to US naval base. Maintains ship's operational readiness.

Crowley Tugboat Propeller Repair

100-ton bollard pull tugboat temporarily sent to Panama for controllable pitch propeller repair and shaft alignment. Enters under 9822.01.10 per US-Panama FTA for US-exported vessels repaired abroad. Critical for continued Jones Act harbor operations.

Fishing Vessel Trawl Net Winch Overhaul

120-foot commercial trawler sent to Oman for hydraulic trawl winch system complete overhaul including gearbox rebuild. 9822.01.10 applies under US-Oman FTA Article 2.6 for vessel equipment repairs with US re-entry. Vessel returns to Alaskan pollock fishery.

Offshore Supply Vessel DP2 Thruster Repair

Platform Supply Vessel with dynamic positioning sent to South Korea for azimuth thruster overhaul under US-Korea FTA. Complete repair of 2,500 kW thruster units qualifies under 9822.01.10 for temporary US-exported vessel re-entry. Gulf of Mexico ready.

Ferry Boat Bow Thruster Replacement

Staten Island Ferry temporarily exported to Colombia for tunnel bow thruster replacement under US-Colombia FTA. Complete unit exchange qualifies as 'repairs or alterations' under 9822.01.10 with duty-free re-entry to NY service.

Yacht Mast and Rigging Refit

110-foot sloop-rigged superyacht sent to Peru for carbon fiber mast repair and standing rigging replacement. 9822.01.10 applies under US-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement for high-value vessel repairs with US re-entry.

Container Ship Bow Door Repair

Ro-Ro container ship exported to Morocco for bow door hydraulic system repair after storm damage. Qualifies under US-Morocco FTA Article 2.6 for 9822.01.10 duty-free re-entry after structural steelwork and hydraulics rebuild.

Oil Tanker Inert Gas System Overhaul

VLCC exported to Bahrain for complete inert gas system generator overhaul including blower rebuild. 9822.01.10 treatment under US-Bahrain FTA ensures duty-free re-entry for continued crude oil import service.

Car Carrier Stern Ramp Repair

PCC exported to Dominican Republic for stern loading ramp hydraulic cylinder rebuild. US-DR CAFTA Article 3.6 permits 9822.01.10 classification for duty-free re-entry after critical vehicle loading system repairs.

Research Vessel Sonar Array Recalibration

NOAA research ship sent to Canada for multibeam sonar array recalibration and transducer repair. Even though USMCA, qualifies under 9822.01.10 structure for scientific vessel repairs with duty-free re-entry.

Barge Deck Crane Repair

Heavy lift deck barge sent to Mexico for 150-ton knuckle boom crane slew bearing replacement. 9822.01.10 applies for USMCA-country repairs of critical offshore construction equipment with duty-free re-entry.

Passenger Ferry Stabilizer Fin Repair

High-speed passenger ferry exported to Singapore for active fin stabilizer hydraulic system repair. Critical for US-East Asia service continuity under US-Singapore FTA 9822.01.10 provisions.

Icebreaker Bow Repair

USCG polar icebreaker sent to Canada for reinforced bow plating repair after ice damage. 9822.01.10 treatment ensures duty-free re-entry for continued Arctic operations.