Oil Tanker Inert Gas System Overhaul from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• MARPOL Annex VI compliance certificates post-repair,Tank inspection reports verifying system integrity,Oil major vetting acceptance post-repair documentation