Subheading · Section XVII

8906.90: Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than: other

8906.90

Official description Other

  • FreeUK
  • 0%–2.7%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$7.2bnWorld trade in 2024

Subheading 8906.90 belongs to heading 8906 (other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats) in chapter 89.

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8906.90 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8906.90 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.7%. 1 of them is duty-free.

The Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule divides subheading 8906.90 into 3 tariff lines; the statutory rate is 50%.

Subheading 8906.90 is a single line in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, where the duty is duty-free.

In 2024, countries exported these goods worth US$7.2bn (+65.7% year on year).

The largest exporter was Saudi Arabia (US$3.2bn), followed by Norway.

The biggest buyer was the United Arab Emirates, with imports of US$2.2bn.

The United Kingdom ranked 21st among 103 exporters with US$53m; its largest buyer was Saudi Arabia.

The United Kingdom imported US$78.2m, most of it from Norway.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free – 2.7% Third-country duty 3 tariff lines · average 1.5% Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 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. 8906 90 00 00 Other p/st
  2. 8906 90 10 00 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. Other p/st
  4. 8906 90 91 00 Of a weight not exceeding 100 kg each Freep/st
  5. 8906 90 99 00 Other Freep/st

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8906 90 Other:
  2. 8906 90 10 Seagoing Freep/st
  3. Other:
  4. 8906 90 91 Of a weight not exceeding 100 kg each 2.7%p/st
  5. 8906 90 99 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. 8906.90 Diğerleri:
  2. 8906.90.10.00.00 Denizde seyretmeye mahsus olanlar 50%Adet
  3. Diğerleri:
  4. 8906.90.91.00.00 Birim ağırlığı 100 kg.ı geçmeyenler 50%Adet
  5. 8906.90.99.00.00 Diğerleri 50%Adet

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8906.90.00 Other Free
  2. 8906.90.00.10 Hulls t, No.
  3. 8906.90.00.90 Other No.

World trade in 2024

8906.90 · US$7.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$985.1kUS$985.1k+US$40.7m+US$148.8m+> US$308.1m

Exports: 103
  1. Saudi Arabia: US$3.2bn
  2. Norway: US$586.9m
  3. Indonesia: US$500.4m
  4. India: US$308.1m
  5. United Arab Emirates: US$262.8m
  6. Angola: US$225.1m
  7. China: US$199.3m
  8. Thailand: US$178.4m
  9. Romania: US$164.9m
  10. United States: US$153.7m
  11. Panama: US$148.8m
  12. Singapore: US$91.8m
  13. Netherlands: US$88.6m
  14. Bahamas: US$72.9m
  15. Germany: US$66.4m
  16. Israel: US$66m
  17. Poland: US$62.5m
  18. Vietnam: US$61.5m
  19. Türkiye: US$58.8m
  20. Japan: US$56.6m
  21. United Kingdom: US$53m
  22. Denmark: US$53m
  23. Spain: US$52.3m
  24. France: US$43.6m
  25. Croatia: US$40.9m
  26. Finland: US$40.7m
  27. Canada: US$39.8m
  28. Italy: US$36.8m
  29. Malaysia: US$36.3m
  30. Lithuania: US$31.4m
  31. Estonia: US$30.7m
  32. Cyprus: US$28m
  33. Sweden: US$27.2m
  34. Côte d’Ivoire: US$26.8m
  35. Australia: US$25.8m
  36. South Korea: US$15.2m
  37. New Zealand: US$15m
  38. Mexico: US$12.4m
  39. Taiwan: US$12.4m
  40. Egypt: US$8.6m
  41. Tunisia: US$7m
  42. Iceland: US$6.4m
  43. Switzerland: US$5.2m
  44. Colombia: US$4.6m
  45. Vanuatu: US$4m
  46. Latvia: US$3.6m
  47. Oman: US$2.4m
  48. South Africa: US$2.4m
  49. Belgium: US$1.8m
  50. Portugal: US$1.6m
  51. Brazil: US$995.9k
  52. Malta: US$985.1k
  53. Czechia: US$831.8k
  54. Slovenia: US$820.7k
  55. Hong Kong SAR China: US$810.6k
  56. Greece: US$619.2k
  57. Curaçao: US$551k
  58. Ireland: US$487.3k
  59. Russia: US$469.1k
  60. Morocco: US$462.7k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 Saudi Arabia US$3.2bn 44.4%
2 Norway US$586.9m 8.1%
3 Indonesia US$500.4m 6.9%
4 India US$308.1m 4.3%
5 United Arab Emirates US$262.8m 3.6%
6 Angola US$225.1m 3.1%
7 China US$199.3m 2.8%
8 Thailand US$178.4m 2.5%
9 Romania US$164.9m 2.3%
10 United States US$153.7m 2.1%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United Arab Emirates US$2.2bn 29.9%
2 Saudi Arabia US$1bn 13.9%
3 Singapore US$619.4m 8.5%
4 Bahrain US$582.9m 8%
5 Norway US$322.5m 4.5%
6 India US$282.2m 3.9%
7 Taiwan US$166.6m 2.3%
8 Türkiye US$153m 2.1%
9 Germany US$116.8m 1.6%
10 Qatar US$103m 1.4%

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 other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than: other?

Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than: other fall under HS subheading 8906.90, part of heading 8906, in section XVII of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on other vessels in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8906.90 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 in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8906.90 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most other vessels?

Saudi Arabia, with US$3.2bn in 2024 (44.4% of world exports).