HS code 981800 tariff rate
Any equipment, or any part of equipment, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials employed in, or the expense of repairs made in a foreign country with respect to, a LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship)...
HS 981800
Any equipment, or any part of equipment, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials employed in, or the expense of repairs made in a foreign country with respect to, a LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship)...
Current US base rate (structured schedule)
Free
Rates vary by line: Free, The rate applicable in the absence of this subheading on the cost of such parts, 50 percent of the cost of such goods or repairs
Effective date
No dated action in the last 30 days. The base rate above stands until a new action takes effect.
Duty stack summary
- Base rate (MFN): varies by line (Free, The rate applicable in the absence of this subheading on the cost of such parts, 50 percent of the cost of such goods or repairs).
- Additional duties noted: none on these lines in the structured schedule.
- Recent trade actions: none in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category.
Summary
HS 981800 covers any equipment, or any part of equipment, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials employed in, or the expense of repairs made in a foreign country with respect to, a lash (lighter aboard ship) barge utilized as a cargo container, upon first arrival of such barge in any port of the united states. The structured schedule lists a base rate of Free on most lines in this category. No trade action in the last 30 days of scanned notices touches this category. Confirm the classification of your specific goods with your broker.
What this rate means for an importer
No single base rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates, shown in the table below.
The base rate is only the starting point. Extra duties from trade actions sit on top of it and change more often than the base schedule. Before you set a price or sign a purchase order, run the code through the free lookup to see recent actions.
Tariff lines in this category
Showing 4 of 4 lines. Match your goods to the closest line.
| Line | Base rate | Goods |
|---|---|---|
| 9818.00.01.00 | Free | Any equipment, or any part of equipment, purchased for, or the repair parts or materials employed in, or the expense of... |
| 9818.00.03.00 | Free | Spare repair parts or materials (other than nets or nettings) which the owner or master of a vessel certifies are intend... |
| 9818.00.05.00 | The rate applicable in the absence of this subheading on the... | Spare parts necessarily installed before first entry into the United States, upon first entry into the United States of... |
| 9818.00.07.00 | 50 percent of the cost of such goods or repairs | Other, upon first arrival in any port of the United States of any vessel described in U.S. note 1 to this subchapter |
More in HS chapter 98 (Special classification provisions)
Nearby codes: 981782 981784 981785 981795 982301 982302 982303
Nearby chapters: Chapter 97 - Chapter 99
HS 981800 questions
What is the US base rate for HS 981800?
No single rate covers this category. Lines carry different rates: Free, The rate applicable in the absence of this subheading on the cost of such parts, 50 percent of the cost of such goods or repairs, listed in the table on this page. Match your goods to the closest line and confirm it with your broker.
Does the base rate tell the full story for HS 981800?
No. Extra duties from trade actions can sit on top of the base rate and change often. Use the free lookup to see recent actions for this code before you commit to a price.
Where does this rate come from?
The base rate comes from the structured US tariff schedule, read through the Tariff Wire HS lookup. Recent actions come from published Federal Register notices from the last 30 days. Each lookup links its official source.
Can I use this page to classify my goods?
No. This page covers the HS-6 product category. The exact 8 or 10 digit classification of your goods, and what you owe on a specific entry, is work for you and your licensed customs broker.
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Get alerts for HS 981800General information only, for educational and planning purposes. This is not legal advice and not a customs classification determination for your specific goods or entries. Tariff classification of your products should be confirmed with your licensed customs broker. Rates shown as 'detected' are taken from official notice text and are not confirmed; rates shown as 'confirmed' come from structured HTS data, which updates days to weeks after legal effective dates. Last updated 2026-09-29 from the structured US tariff schedule. Rates change; confirm with your broker before you act.