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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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