HS Code 8905
Floating Platforms and Specialised Craft
HS code 8905 identifies maritime vessels where navigability is secondary, such as dredgers, floating cranes, and offshore drilling or production platforms.
HS Code 8905 — Floating Platforms and Specialised Craft
This code covers maritime structures and vessels whose primary function is not transport, but performing a specific technical task where navigation is secondary. It includes dredgers for clearing waterways, floating cranes, and offshore platforms used for oil and gas drilling or production.
What's included
- Suction and bucket dredgers
- Floating cranes and derricks
- Jack-up drilling rigs
- Floating dry docks
- Fire-floats and light-vessels
What's excluded
- Tugs → use
8904(Tugs are designed for navigation/movement, whereas 8905 items are stationary during work.)
Common examples
- Offshore oil drilling rig
- Barge-mounted crane for heavy lifts
- River bed suction dredger
- Floating fire-fighting station
Frequently asked questions
Are residential houseboats included here?
No, houseboats are usually classified under 8903 as pleasure craft.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Subject to rigorous maritime safety inspections and environmental impact assessments.
- Typical shipping mode: Bulk
- Top exporters: Singapore, Netherlands, South Korea, China
- Top importers: United Arab Emirates, Mexico, Nigeria, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Covers high-value industrial maritime assets used for construction, resource extraction, and maintenance.
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