Ships & Marine Vessels — US Tariff Rates
US tariff rates for ships, boats, floating structures, and ship parts. HTS codes and import duties for vessels, tugboats, and marine equipment.
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HTS Codes in Chapter 89 — Ships & Marine Vessels
| HTS Code | Description | Base Duty | Tariff Flags | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901.10.00.00 | Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry boats of all kinds | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8901.20.00.00 | Tankers | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8901.30.00.00 | Refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20 | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8901.90.00.00 | Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8902.00.00.00 | Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.11.00 | Fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100 kg | 2.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.12.00 | Not designed for use with a motor and unladen (net) weight not exceeding 100 kg | 2.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.19.00.00 | Other | 2.4% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.21.00 | Of a length not exceeding 7.5 m | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.22.00 | Of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.23.00 | Of a length exceeding 24 m | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.31.00 | Of a length not exceeding 7.5 m | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.32.00 | Of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.33.00 | Of a length exceeding 24 m | 1.5% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.93.05.00 | Canoes | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.93.15.00 | Other | 2.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.93.20 | Outboard motorboats | 1% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.93.90.00 | Other | 1% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.99.06.00 | Canoes | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.99.16.00 | Other | 2.7% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.99.21 | Outboard motorboats | 1% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8903.99.91.00 | Other | 1% | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8904.00.00.00 | Tugs and pusher craft | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8905.10.00.00 | Dredgers | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8905.20.00.00 | Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8905.90.10.00 | Floating docks | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8905.90.50.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8906.10.00.00 | Warships | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8906.90.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8907.10.00.00 | Inflatable rafts | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8907.90.00 | Other | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% | |
| 8908.00.00.00 | Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up (scrapping) | Free | §301 +25%§122 +15% |
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About HTS Chapter 89 — Ships & Marine Vessels
HTS Chapter 89 covers ships & marine vessels under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). The HTS is maintained by the US International Trade Commission (USITC) and updated periodically to reflect trade policy changes including executive orders, Section 232 national security tariffs, Section 301 China tariffs, and Section 122 emergency tariffs.
To import goods under Chapter 89, US importers must declare the correct 10-digit HTS code on their Customs entry. The duty rate shown is the general (MFN) rate. Special rates may apply under free trade agreements (FTAs) such as USMCA, CPTPP, or bilateral agreements. Use the FTA Checker to see if preferential rates apply to your shipment.
Anti-dumping (AD) and countervailing duty (CVD) orders may impose additional duties on specific products and countries of origin beyond the rates shown here. Always consult with a licensed customs broker for classification decisions.