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📦 Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
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United States to Zimbabwe Trade Analysis for Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms

Detailed tariff information for Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms imports

Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms Tariff Rate

HS Code:

25%
Effective January 1, 2023
View general trade relationship between United States and Zimbabwe

Trade Volume

Value
USD 1.2 million
Year
2022
Trend
Stable with minor fluctuations due to project-specific demand

Special Rates

Preferential Rate
0%
Applicable under specific trade agreements or for vessels used in government-approved projects; requires documentation and approval from ZIMRA.

Additional Information

No additional information available.
Last updated: 1 year ago

News and Updates

Recent News
Limited Trade Activity for Specialized Vessels Between US and Zimbabwe
Recent trade data indicates minimal activity in the export or import of light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and similar specialized vessels (HS Code: 8905) between the United States and Zimbabwe. No significant transactions were reported in the last quarter.
2023-10-15
Impact: The lack of trade in this category suggests limited demand or capacity for such specialized maritime equipment between the two countries, potentially due to Zimbabwe's landlocked status and minimal maritime infrastructure.
US-Zimbabwe Trade Barriers Affect Niche Maritime Equipment
Ongoing economic sanctions and trade restrictions between the United States and Zimbabwe continue to hinder potential trade in niche categories, including specialized vessels like dredgers and floating docks.
2023-08-22
Impact: Trade barriers and political tensions reduce the likelihood of transactions involving HS Code 8905 items, stifling potential market opportunities for US exporters and Zimbabwean infrastructure projects.
Zimbabwe Infrastructure Needs Unmet by US Vessel Exports
Despite Zimbabwe's need for infrastructure development, including potential use of dredgers for water management projects, there have been no recorded exports of such vessels from the US due to logistical and economic constraints.
2023-06-10
Impact: The absence of trade in this sector limits Zimbabwe's access to specialized equipment, while US manufacturers miss out on potential markets in southern Africa.
Policy Updates
US Sanctions on Zimbabwe Remain in Place
The United States has extended targeted sanctions on Zimbabwe under the Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA), restricting trade and financial transactions with specific entities and individuals, indirectly affecting niche trade categories like specialized vessels.
Date: 2023-03-05