Subheading · Section XVII

8901.90: Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods

8901.90
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$56.9bnWorld trade in 2024

8901.90 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 8901.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8901.90 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 8901.90 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 8901.90; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$56.9bn in 2024, up 20.5% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 37.7% of the total, ahead of South Korea.

Liberia imported the most (US$14.4bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 41st among 96 exporters with US$33.7m; its largest buyer was Sweden.

The United Kingdom imported US$370.3m, most of it from Japan.

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) 2 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 90 00 00 Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
  2. 8901 90 10 00 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. 8901 90 90 00 Other Freect/l

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8901 90 Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods:
  2. 8901 90 10 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. 8901 90 90 Other 1.7%ct/l

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. 8901.90 Yük taşımaya mahsus diğer deniz taşıtları ve hem insan hem de yük taşımaya mahsus diğer deniz taşıtları:
  2. 8901.90.10.00.00 Denizde seyretmeye mahsus olanlar 50%Adet
  3. 8901.90.90.00.00 Diğerleri 50%Ct/I

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8901.90.00.00 Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods FreeNo.

World trade in 2024

8901.90 · US$56.9bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$19mUS$19m+US$128.4m+US$525.2m+> US$7.3bn

Exports: 96
  1. China: US$21.4bn
  2. South Korea: US$17.4bn
  3. Japan: US$7.3bn
  4. Germany: US$1.3bn
  5. Denmark: US$871.4m
  6. Philippines: US$645m
  7. Poland: US$641.6m
  8. Angola: US$626.8m
  9. Saudi Arabia: US$623.5m
  10. Singapore: US$525.2m
  11. Finland: US$523.7m
  12. Cyprus: US$492.2m
  13. Romania: US$382.3m
  14. Liberia: US$345m
  15. Norway: US$318.8m
  16. Hong Kong SAR China: US$317.6m
  17. Netherlands: US$299.3m
  18. Marshall Islands: US$251.5m
  19. India: US$214.4m
  20. Türkiye: US$210.7m
  21. Indonesia: US$208.2m
  22. Sweden: US$199m
  23. Panama: US$164.3m
  24. Thailand: US$128.4m
  25. Vietnam: US$119m
  26. Bahamas: US$102.1m
  27. Belgium: US$97.6m
  28. Serbia: US$90.9m
  29. Antigua & Barbuda: US$88.8m
  30. Spain: US$79.5m
  31. Côte d’Ivoire: US$72.8m
  32. United States: US$70.3m
  33. France: US$60.7m
  34. Sri Lanka: US$51.1m
  35. Malaysia: US$49.2m
  36. Switzerland: US$44.7m
  37. Malta: US$43m
  38. Tunisia: US$35.8m
  39. Australia: US$34.8m
  40. Iceland: US$34.3m
  41. United Kingdom: US$33.7m
  42. Cayman Islands: US$23.8m
  43. Nigeria: US$22.5m
  44. Taiwan: US$21.6m
  45. Chile: US$20.9m
  46. Barbados: US$20.5m
  47. Ukraine: US$19.9m
  48. Greece: US$19m
  49. Lithuania: US$17.6m
  50. Italy: US$12.3m
  51. Gibraltar: US$12.1m
  52. North Macedonia: US$10.4m
  53. Canada: US$9.3m
  54. Luxembourg: US$8.6m
  55. Russia: US$7.6m
  56. Ireland: US$6.8m
  57. South Africa: US$6.7m
  58. Croatia: US$5.5m
  59. United Arab Emirates: US$4.8m
  60. Palau: US$4.5m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$21.4bn 37.7%
2 South Korea US$17.4bn 30.6%
3 Japan US$7.3bn 12.9%
4 Germany US$1.3bn 2.2%
5 Denmark US$871.4m 1.5%
6 Philippines US$645m 1.1%
7 Poland US$641.6m 1.1%
8 Angola US$626.8m 1.1%
9 Saudi Arabia US$623.5m 1.1%
10 Singapore US$525.2m 0.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Liberia US$14.4bn 25.3%
2 Marshall Islands US$6.1bn 10.7%
3 Panama US$5.9bn 10.4%
4 Malta US$4.1bn 7.3%
5 France US$2.9bn 5.2%
6 Germany US$2.7bn 4.7%
7 Singapore US$2.6bn 4.5%
8 Denmark US$2bn 3.6%
9 Bermuda US$1.5bn 2.6%
10 South Korea US$1.2bn 2.2%

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.

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods?

Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods fall under HS subheading 8901.90, part of heading 8901, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on other vessels for the transport of goods and… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8901.90 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 other vessels for the transport of goods and… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8901.90 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 other vessels for the transport of goods and…?

China, with US$21.4bn in 2024 (37.7% of world exports).