Offshore Supply Vessel DP2 Thruster Repair from Japan
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.
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
• ABS classification society repair completion certificates required,DP system test protocols post-repair must be documented,Oilfield service contracts proving temporary repair export helpful