Chapter 89

Transport Vessels and Cargo Ships

HS code 8901 is for large-scale maritime transport vessels, including cruise ships, container ships, and river ferries designed for commercial cargo or passenge

Fishing Vessels and Factory Ships

HS code 8902 covers commercial fishing vessels and factory ships equipped for catching, processing, and preserving seafood products at sea.

Yachts and Recreational Boats

HS code 8903 includes yachts, sailing vessels, motorboats, canoes, and rowing boats designed for pleasure, sports, or recreational activities.

Tugs and Pusher Craft

HS code 8904 is reserved for tugboats and pusher craft designed specifically to tow or push other vessels and floating structures.

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.

Warships and Other Non-Transport Vessels

HS code 8906 encompasses warships, military vessels, and lifeboats, alongside other vessels not suitable for pleasure or commercial freight.

Buoys, Rafts and Other Floating Structures

HS code 8907 covers various floating structures such as buoys, rafts, coffer-dams, floating tanks, and navigational beacons.

Vessels for Breaking Up

HS code 8908 is applied to ships and other vessels that are destined for breaking up, decommissioning, or scrapping for metal recovery.