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HSChapter 89
Vessels and floating structures imported specifically for breaking up and scrapping enter under a single tariff line (8908000000), a classification that requires clear documentation of the scrapping intent at the time of entry. China, the United Kingdom, and Denmark are the recorded US import sources under this heading. Environmental compliance is a significant concern: the Basel Convention and US EPA regulations governing hazardous waste (including asbestos, PCBs, and heavy metals commonly found in older vessels) may apply to the scrapping process, and facilities must meet applicable federal and state environmental standards.
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CBP requires that the intent to scrap be declared at entry, typically supported by a contract with a licensed ship-breaking facility and evidence that the vessel is no longer seaworthy or commercially viable. If the vessel is later diverted to operational use, it may be subject to reclassification and additional duties. A binding ruling from CBP is advisable for high-value or ambiguous cases.
US ship recycling facilities must comply with EPA regulations under TSCA (for PCBs and asbestos), RCRA (for hazardous waste), and applicable Clean Water Act permits. The US has not ratified the Hong Kong Convention on ship recycling, but the EPA's Vessel Dismantling Rule and state-level environmental requirements impose significant compliance obligations. Importers should confirm that the receiving facility holds all required permits before contracting for scrapping.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED KINGDOM | -- | -- | -- |
| CURACAO | -- | -- | -- |
| DENMARK | -- | -- | -- |
| EGYPT | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8908000000 | VESSELS & FLOATING STRUCTURES FOR SCRAPPING | $0 | -- |
VESSELS & FLOATING STRUCTURES FOR SCRAPPING
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8908000000 | VESSELS & FLOATING STRUCTURES FOR SCRAPPING | $0 |
VESSELS & FLOATING STRUCTURES FOR SCRAPPING
PLEAS/SPORT VESSELS, ROW BOATS ETC, NOT OVER 7.5 M
HS 890393
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH 7.5 M - 24 M
HS 890332
YACHTS, PLEAS/SPORT VESSELS, ROW BOATS, CANOES NES
HS 890399
LGHT VESSEL, FIRE FLOAT, FLOATING CRANES/DOCKS ETC
HS 890590
VESSELS,(INCLUD LIFEBOATS,OTHER THAN ROW BT),NESOI
HS 890690
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH NOT EXCEEDING 7.5 M
HS 890331
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO, IL | -- | -- | -- |
| PHILADELPHIA, PA | -- | -- | -- |
| SAVANNAH, GA | -- | -- | -- |