HS HEADING 8906

Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats

HEADING

8906

CHAPTER

89 — Ships, boats and floating structures

In plain English

This category includes various types of vessels, such as warships and lifeboats, but excludes rowing boats. The items are split into two groups based on their specific function. One group consists solely of warships. The other group contains all remaining vessels, including lifeboats that are not rowing boats, while explicitly excluding warships.

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

6-digit subheadings (2)

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

8906.10

Vessels; warships

8906.90

Vessels; other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships

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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