Maersk Triple-E Container Ship Hull Repair from Canada

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.

Duty Rate — Canada → 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

Retain original export documentation and foreign repair invoices showing work performed under FTA terms (Art. 2.6 US-Singapore, etc.),File CBP Form 7501 with proper 9822.01.10 annotation and proof vessel was US-exported temporarily for repairs only,Avoid classification issues by documenting repairs didn't constitute fundamental reconstruction or permanent alterations