U.S. imports of Other Commercial Vessels (End-Use 22210) totaled $13.9M in August 2026, imported from 49 countries.
Importers of Other Commercial Vessels paid $365K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 2.85% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataImported commercial vessels outside the major cargo-ship and tanker categories — such as dredges, cable-layers, research vessels, and harbor craft — enter the US under this end-use classification, often to fill specialized operational roles where no domestically built equivalent is readily available. Jones Act waiver considerations are particularly relevant for this segment, as many of these vessel types serve niche functions in US waters. US Coast Guard documentation and inspection requirements apply upon entry, and importers should confirm that the vessel meets applicable SOLAS or US-specific safety standards before taking delivery.
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307 import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
The US Coast Guard requires that vessels operating in US waters meet applicable safety standards, which may include hull inspections, stability documentation, and equipment certification. Foreign-flagged vessels may operate under SOLAS compliance, but vessels seeking US documentation must meet additional USCG requirements specific to their vessel type and intended service.
Research vessels, hydrographic survey ships, and cable-laying vessels are classified by their primary function and design rather than cargo capacity. The HTS distinguishes these specialized craft from general cargo vessels, and importers should ensure the end-use category and HTS subheading both accurately reflect the vessel's operational purpose to avoid misclassification.
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Commodity 22210 · $13.9M of $146.7B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 46% of it.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
Imports
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$13.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $151.1M of Other Commercial Vessels.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.