Subheading · Section XVII

8901.10: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds

8901.10
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$5.8bnWorld trade in 2024

8901.10 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8901, cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar…, chapter 89.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8901.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8901.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 1.7% (average 0.9%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8901.10 covers 4 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 8901.10; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$5.8bn in 2024, down 55.7% on 2023.

Italy was the largest exporter with 29.4% of the total, ahead of Finland.

Switzerland imported the most (US$1.1bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 86 exporters with US$52m; its largest buyer was France.

The United Kingdom imported US$707.2m, most of it from Italy.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 2 tariff lines EU Free – 1.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 0.9% Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 4 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8901 10 00 00 Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds
  2. 8901 10 10 00 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. 8901 10 90 00 Other Freep/st

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8901 10 Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds:
  2. 8901 10 10 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. 8901 10 90 Other 1.7%p/st

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8901.10 Yolcu gemileri, gezinti gemileri ve esasen insan taşımak üzere imal edilmiş benzeri deniz taşıtları; her türlü feribotlar:
  2. Denizde seyretmeye mahsus olanlar
  3. 8901.10.10.00.11 18 Gros tonilatoyu geçmeyen gezinti gemileri 50%Adet
  4. 8901.10.10.00.59 Diğerleri 50%Adet
  5. Diğerleri
  6. 8901.10.90.00.11 Yolcu ve gezinti gemileri 50%Adet
  7. 8901.10.90.00.19 Diğerleri 50%Adet

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8901.10.00.00 Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry boats of all kinds FreeNo.

World trade in 2024

8901.10 · US$5.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$3.5mUS$3.5m+US$17.1m+US$118.6m+> US$601m

Exports: 86
  1. Italy: US$1.7bn
  2. Finland: US$692.6m
  3. Germany: US$601m
  4. France: US$527m
  5. Singapore: US$468.2m
  6. China: US$424.1m
  7. India: US$383.9m
  8. Türkiye: US$164.1m
  9. Netherlands: US$118.6m
  10. Malta: US$88.3m
  11. Greece: US$69.9m
  12. Norway: US$54.3m
  13. United Kingdom: US$52m
  14. Spain: US$43.6m
  15. Indonesia: US$41.7m
  16. Denmark: US$36.9m
  17. Croatia: US$31m
  18. Antigua & Barbuda: US$27.3m
  19. Sri Lanka: US$22.9m
  20. Switzerland: US$19.9m
  21. Taiwan: US$18.5m
  22. Japan: US$17.1m
  23. Hong Kong SAR China: US$15.3m
  24. Serbia: US$11.5m
  25. Panama: US$11.5m
  26. United States: US$10.8m
  27. South Korea: US$9.9m
  28. United Arab Emirates: US$8.7m
  29. Poland: US$7.4m
  30. South Africa: US$7.2m
  31. New Zealand: US$7.1m
  32. Philippines: US$7m
  33. Czechia: US$5.8m
  34. Vietnam: US$5.6m
  35. Egypt: US$5.6m
  36. St Vincent & the Grenadines: US$5m
  37. Saudi Arabia: US$4.9m
  38. Montenegro: US$4.9m
  39. Slovakia: US$4.7m
  40. Thailand: US$4.6m
  41. Sweden: US$4.5m
  42. Nigeria: US$3.7m
  43. Cyprus: US$3.5m
  44. Malaysia: US$3.1m
  45. Portugal: US$2.7m
  46. Belgium: US$1.9m
  47. Australia: US$1.6m
  48. Ireland: US$1.6m
  49. Hungary: US$1.5m
  50. Côte d’Ivoire: US$1.4m
  51. Mozambique: US$1.3m
  52. Latvia: US$1.2m
  53. Estonia: US$1.2m
  54. Romania: US$809.2k
  55. Slovenia: US$625.2k
  56. Bahamas: US$611.5k
  57. Russia: US$574.3k
  58. Zambia: US$537.4k
  59. Ecuador: US$347k
  60. Ukraine: US$298.1k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Italy US$1.7bn 29.4%
2 Finland US$692.6m 12%
3 Germany US$601m 10.4%
4 France US$527m 9.1%
5 Singapore US$468.2m 8.1%
6 China US$424.1m 7.4%
7 India US$383.9m 6.7%
8 Türkiye US$164.1m 2.8%
9 Netherlands US$118.6m 2.1%
10 Malta US$88.3m 1.5%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Switzerland US$1.1bn 18.6%
2 Germany US$767.1m 13.3%
3 United Kingdom US$707.2m 12.3%
4 France US$542.7m 9.4%
5 Malta US$520.1m 9%
6 Maldives US$299m 5.2%
7 Canada US$237.6m 4.1%
8 Israel US$234.3m 4.1%
9 Hong Kong SAR China US$132.4m 2.3%
10 Italy US$98.3m 1.7%

Legal notes

Additional notes

1. Subheadings 89011010, 89012010, 89013010, 89019010, 89020010, 89032210, 89032310, 89033210, 89033310, 89040091 and 89069010 are to be taken to apply only to vessels, designed as seagoing, having a hull of an overall length (excluding any projecting parts) of not less than 12 m. However, fishing boats and lifeboats, designed as seagoing, shall be considered as seagoing vessels regardless of their length.

2. Subheadings 89051010 and 89059010 are to be taken to apply only to vessels and floating docks, designed as seagoing.

3. For the purpose of heading 8908, the expression ‘vessels and other floating structures for breaking up’ includes the following articles when presented for breaking up, on condition that they have formed part of their normal equipment:

  • spare parts (such as propellers), whether or not in a new condition,

  • movable articles (furniture, kitchen equipment, tableware, etc.) showing clear evidence of use.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds?

Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds fall under HS subheading 8901.10, part of heading 8901, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8901.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8901.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 1.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels…?

Italy, with US$1.7bn in 2024 (29.4% of world exports).