Subheading · Section XVII

8903.33: Of a length exceeding 24 m

8903.33
  • FreeUK
  • 0%–1.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 1.5%USA
  • US$10.6bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8903.33 belongs to heading 8903 (yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes) in chapter 89.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8903.33 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8903.33 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 1.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8903.33 into 2 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

Subheading 8903.33 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is 1.5%.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$10.6bn (+3.5% year on year).

The largest exporter was the Netherlands (US$3.1bn), followed by Italy.

The biggest buyer was the Cayman Islands, with imports of US$4.6bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 5th among 64 exporters with US$366.2m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$369.7m, 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) 2 tariff lines USA 1.5% 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. 8903 33 00 00 Of a length exceeding 24 m p/st
  2. 8903 33 10 00 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. 8903 33 90 00 Other Freep/st

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8903 33 Of a length exceeding 24 m:
  2. 8903 33 10 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. 8903 33 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. 8903.33 Uzunluğu 24 m.yi geçenler
  2. 8903.33.10.00.00 Denizde seyretmeye mahsus olanlar 50%Adet
  3. 8903.33.90.00.00 Diğerleri: 50%Adet

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8903.33.00 Of a length exceeding 24 m 1.5%
  2. Inboard/outdrive:
  3. 8903.33.00.15 Cabin cruisers No.
  4. 8903.33.00.20 Other No.
  5. 8903.33.00.25 Other No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8903.33 · US$10.6bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$6.6mUS$6.6m+US$42.2m+US$187m+> US$2.3bn

Exports: 64
  1. Netherlands: US$3.1bn
  2. Italy: US$2.3bn
  3. Cayman Islands: US$1.9bn
  4. Germany: US$1.5bn
  5. United Kingdom: US$366.2m
  6. Türkiye: US$262.5m
  7. United States: US$187m
  8. Cyprus: US$151.3m
  9. Marshall Islands: US$115.5m
  10. Croatia: US$93m
  11. Taiwan: US$73.2m
  12. Romania: US$69.6m
  13. Canada: US$50.9m
  14. Poland: US$44.9m
  15. Australia: US$44.5m
  16. France: US$42.2m
  17. Spain: US$42m
  18. Hong Kong SAR China: US$37.2m
  19. Greece: US$30.3m
  20. Malta: US$25.2m
  21. Seychelles: US$23.3m
  22. China: US$20.9m
  23. New Zealand: US$16.7m
  24. United Arab Emirates: US$14.5m
  25. Japan: US$12.2m
  26. Palau: US$10.5m
  27. British Virgin Islands: US$9.3m
  28. Jamaica: US$8.2m
  29. Luxembourg: US$8.1m
  30. Cook Islands: US$7.4m
  31. Brazil: US$6.6m
  32. Lithuania: US$6.6m
  33. Slovenia: US$6.1m
  34. Austria: US$5.7m
  35. Finland: US$3.7m
  36. Kazakhstan: US$3.5m
  37. St Vincent & the Grenadines: US$3.3m
  38. Latvia: US$2.9m
  39. Panama: US$1.7m
  40. Bermuda: US$1.1m
  41. Sweden: US$1m
  42. Denmark: US$844.9k
  43. Sri Lanka: US$649.8k
  44. Dominican Republic: US$643.1k
  45. Switzerland: US$609.3k
  46. Norway: US$519.6k
  47. Egypt: US$378.8k
  48. Chile: US$332.5k
  49. Colombia: US$227.9k
  50. Estonia: US$226.8k
  51. Portugal: US$201.4k
  52. Bahamas: US$150k
  53. Gibraltar: US$146.3k
  54. Russia: US$115k
  55. Belgium: US$44.7k
  56. India: US$39.3k
  57. Mexico: US$38.4k
  58. South Africa: US$38.2k
  59. Czechia: US$29.1k
  60. Hungary: US$17.6k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Netherlands US$3.1bn 29.4%
2 Italy US$2.3bn 21.5%
3 Cayman Islands US$1.9bn 17.8%
4 Germany US$1.5bn 14.1%
5 United Kingdom US$366.2m 3.5%
6 Türkiye US$262.5m 2.5%
7 United States US$187m 1.8%
8 Cyprus US$151.3m 1.4%
9 Marshall Islands US$115.5m 1.1%
10 Croatia US$93m 0.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Cayman Islands US$4.6bn 43.1%
2 Netherlands US$1.9bn 17.7%
3 Marshall Islands US$856.6m 8.1%
4 Malta US$500.8m 4.7%
5 United States US$499m 4.7%
6 United Kingdom US$369.7m 3.5%
7 France US$194.8m 1.8%
8 Italy US$180.2m 1.7%
9 Cyprus US$146.7m 1.4%
10 Greece US$141.7m 1.3%

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 of a length exceeding 24 m?

Of a length exceeding 24 m fall under HS subheading 8903.33, part of heading 8903, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on of a length exceeding 24 m in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8903.33 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 of a length exceeding 24 m in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8903.33 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 of a length exceeding 24 m?

The Netherlands, with US$3.1bn in 2024 (29.4% of world exports).