Subheading · Chapter 89 · Heading 8905
8905.10: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes: dredgers
Dredgers
Official description Dredgers
8905.10 is the HS subheading for dredgers, under heading 8905 in chapter 89.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8905 10 00 00 Dredgers p/st
- 8905 10 10 00 Seagoing Freep/st
- 8905 10 90 00 Other Freep/st
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 1
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
Import requirements 4
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Iraq, Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2020/707, 2022 No.998, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9015
- 9016
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/583
- Documents
- L100 Import licence " controlled substances" (ozone), issued by the Commission
- Y902
- 9Y06
- Import controlImport control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 517/2014
- Documents
- Y054 Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y053
- Y986 Exemption from import prohibition according to Article 11.1 and 11.2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y926
- 9066
- Y950
- Y123 Undertaking registered in the F-Gas Portal according to Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
- Y124
- Y976
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code " EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 Netherlands | £261k | 91.7% | -97.1% |
 Norway | £22k | 7.9% | — |
 Malaysia | £1k | 0.4% | — |
 Australia | £0 | 0% | -100% |
| United Kingdom | £0 | 0% | -100% |
 Greece | £0 | 0% | -100% |
 Italy | £0 | 0% | -100% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU
Türkiye
USAWorld trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$12m+US$57m+> US$285m
Exports: 60
- China: US$458m
- Croatia: US$285m
- Netherlands: US$224m
- India: US$125m
- Saudi Arabia: US$68m
- Nigeria: US$57m
- United Arab Emirates: US$48m
- Spain: US$43m
- South Korea: US$33m
- Finland: US$30m
- Japan: US$25m
- United States: US$23m
- Brunei: US$20m
- Belgium: US$15m
- Thailand: US$12m
- Italy: US$11m
- Germany: US$11m
- Indonesia: US$10m
- Poland: US$9m
- Singapore: US$9m
- Angola: US$8m
- Türkiye: US$5m
- Brazil: US$4m
- Tanzania: US$4m
- Portugal: US$4m
- Cyprus: US$3m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Uruguay: US$2m
- United Kingdom: US$2m
- Canada: US$1m
- Norway: US$1m
- Australia: US$1m
- Sri Lanka: US$1m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$952k
- Austria: US$868k
- Russia: US$741k
- Greece: US$705k
- Myanmar (Burma): US$660k
- Estonia: US$409k
- Ukraine: US$393k
- Taiwan: US$249k
- Lithuania: US$220k
- Malaysia: US$185k
- Georgia: US$177k
- Kuwait: US$100k
- France: US$94k
- Switzerland: US$75k
- Lesotho: US$41k
- Mauritius: US$15k
- Luxembourg: US$12k
- New Zealand: US$5k
- Romania: US$3k
- Mexico: US$2k
- Ecuador: US$2k
- Colombia: US$1k
- Latvia: US$400
- Sweden: US$100
- Czechia: US$0
- Denmark: US$0
- Equatorial Guinea: US$0
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$1mUS$1m+US$7m+US$32m+> US$99m
Imports: 126
- Senegal: US$240m
- United Arab Emirates: US$160m
- India: US$140m
- Canada: US$99m
- Singapore: US$98m
- Turkmenistan: US$59m
- Russia: US$56m
- Mauritius: US$53m
- Brazil: US$47m
- Grenada: US$44m
- Sri Lanka: US$38m
- Saudi Arabia: US$36m
- Côte d’Ivoire: US$32m
- Egypt: US$29m
- Poland: US$28m
- Uruguay: US$28m
- China: US$28m
- United States: US$25m
- Iraq: US$24m
- Vietnam: US$24m
- Indonesia: US$23m
- Maldives: US$19m
- Liberia: US$19m
- South Korea: US$18m
- Philippines: US$16m
- Netherlands: US$16m
- Bangladesh: US$14m
- Congo - Brazzaville: US$10m
- Nigeria: US$9m
- Denmark: US$8m
- Cyprus: US$8m
- Belgium: US$7m
- Ghana: US$6m
- Paraguay: US$6m
- Algeria: US$6m
- Colombia: US$6m
- Malaysia: US$6m
- Nauru: US$5m
- Croatia: US$5m
- Thailand: US$5m
- Mozambique: US$4m
- Cambodia: US$4m
- Türkiye: US$3m
- Bulgaria: US$3m
- Italy: US$2m
- Taiwan: US$2m
- Australia: US$2m
- Serbia: US$2m
- Mexico: US$2m
- Brunei: US$2m
- Belize: US$2m
- Kazakhstan: US$2m
- Angola: US$2m
- Fiji: US$1m
- France: US$1m
- Guyana: US$1m
- Finland: US$1m
- Benin: US$1m
- Trinidad & Tobago: US$1m
- Ukraine: US$1m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  China | US$458m | 29.3% |
| 2 |  Croatia | US$285m | 18.3% |
| 3 | Netherlands | US$224m | 14.4% |
| 4 |  India | US$125m | 8% |
| 5 |  Saudi Arabia | US$68m | 4.4% |
| 6 |  Nigeria | US$57m | 3.7% |
| 7 |  United Arab Emirates | US$48m | 3.1% |
| 8 |  Spain | US$43m | 2.8% |
| 9 |  South Korea | US$33m | 2.1% |
| 10 |  Finland | US$30m | 1.9% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Senegal | US$240m | 15.4% |
| 2 | United Arab Emirates | US$160m | 10.3% |
| 3 | India | US$140m | 8.9% |
| 4 |  Canada | US$99m | 6.4% |
| 5 |  Singapore | US$98m | 6.3% |
| 6 |  Turkmenistan | US$59m | 3.8% |
| 7 |  Russia | US$56m | 3.6% |
| 8 |  Mauritius | US$53m | 3.4% |
| 9 |  Brazil | US$47m | 3% |
| 10 |  Grenada | US$44m | 2.8% |
Binding rulings for similar goods 1
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N285329 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of amphibious dredgers from Germany
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8905.10 covers 2 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8905.10 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 1.7% (average 0.9%). 1 of them is duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported dredgers worth £284.9k (down 97% on the year before), at an average of £11.97 per kg; Netherlands supplied 92%, followed by Norway.
World trade in dredgers reached US$2bn in 2024, up 12.1% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 29.3% of the total, ahead of Croatia.
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.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes: dredgers?
Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes: dredgers fall under HS subheading 8905.10, part of heading 8905, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8905.10 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 light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8905.10 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 light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating…?
China, with US$458m in 2024 (29.3% of world exports).
Which countries can export dredgers to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on dredgers?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import dredgers from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were Netherlands (92%), Norway (8%) and Malaysia (0%), out of total imports of £284.9k.
Typical products
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.