Crowley Tugboat Propeller Repair from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%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
Import Tips
• USCG documentation proving vessel registry and Jones Act compliance required,Drydock repair certificates from foreign yard essential for CBP verification,Time vessel repairs carefully to avoid permanent relocation classification