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HS HEADING 8902

Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products

In plain English

This category includes fishing vessels, factory ships, and other types of boats designed for processing or preserving fishery products. The text groups all these specific vessel types under a single classification without further subdivision. Consequently, there are no additional categories to distinguish between the different kinds of ships mentioned.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (1)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8902.00

Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products

Chapter 89 classification notes

Chapter 89 covers commercial + recreational vessels. Yacht imports for personal use require documentation of provenance + IMO registration.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Inflatable dinghies vs. inflatable life-rafts (Chapter 89 — vessel) vs. (Chapter 95 — sport equipment).

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 89

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