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HTS Chapter 89 · Section XVII

Ships, boats and floating structures

Chapter 89 averages a 0.8% general (MFN) duty across its 32 rated tariff lines, with the steepest line reaching 2.7%.

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0.8%
avg MFN duty
2.7%
highest line
32
rated tariff lines
53%
enter duty-free

Tariff lines in Chapter 89 by duty-rate band

How the 32 rated lines in this chapter distribute across general (MFN) rate ranges

Duty-free170.1–5%15

Source: USITC HTS 2026 As of 2026

About HTS Chapter 89

HTS Chapter 89 - Ships, boats and floating structures - organizes 94 tariff classifications in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Of these, 32 carry explicit duty rates at the tariff-line level, meaning importers can look up a specific Column 1 General (MFN) rate for every qualifying shipment. Chapter 89 sits within Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels), which groups commercially related product categories together.

The average general duty rate across all tariff lines in this chapter is 0.8%, with the highest individual rate reaching 2.7%. Duty burden varies widely across tariff lines within this chapter, classification precision matters. Below, each line links to its individual detail page showing General, Special (FTA), and Column 2 rates.

Use this chapter page as the entry point for classifying any product that falls under ships, boats and floating structures. The tree below preserves the HTS indentation hierarchy (heading → subheading → tariff line), so you can narrow from broad category to specific 8-10 digit code. All data comes from the US International Trade Commission (USITC) HTS 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of import duties used by US Customs and Border Protection.

Chapter 89 At a Glance

Tariff distribution statistics for HTS Chapter 89 from USITC 2026 Basic Edition.
Metric Value Notes
Total tariff classifications 94 All headings, subheadings, and tariff lines.
Lines with explicit rates 32 Tariff lines carrying a Column 1 General duty.
Average general rate 0.8% Mean MFN rate across rated lines.
Highest line rate 2.7% Peak Column 1 General rate within the chapter.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule 2026 Basic Edition. Computed at last data refresh, see methodology.

Tariff Lines

8901 Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods:
8901.10.00.00 Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry boats of all kinds
No.
Free
8901.20.00.00 Tankers
No.
Free
8901.30.00.00 Refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20
No.
Free
8901.90.00.00 Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
No.
Free
8902.00.00.00 Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products
No.
Free
8903 Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; row boats and canoes:
Inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable) boats:
8903.11.00 Fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100 kg
2.4%
Valued over $500:
8903.11.00.15 With attached rigid hull
No.
8903.11.00.20 Other
No.
8903.11.00.60 Other
No.
8903.12.00 Not designed for use with a motor and unladen (net) weight not exceeding 100 kg
2.4%
Valued over $500:
8903.12.00.15 With attached rigid hull
No.
8903.12.00.20 Other
No.
8903.12.00.60 Other
No.
8903.19.00.00 Other
No.
2.4%
Sailboats, other than inflatable, with or without auxiliary motor:
8903.21.00 Of a length not exceeding 7.5 m
1.5%
8903.21.00.10 With auxiliary motor
No.
Other:
8903.21.00.30 Of a length not exceeding 4 m
No.
8903.21.00.35 Of a length exceeding 4 m but not exceeding 6.5 m
No.
8903.21.00.40 Of a length exceeding 6.5 m but not exceeding 7.5 m
No.
8903.22.00 Of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m
1.5%
With auxiliary motor:
8903.22.00.15 Of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 9.2 m
No.
8903.22.00.20 Of a length exceeding 9.2 m
No.
Other:
8903.22.00.25 Of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 9.2 m
No.
8903.22.00.60 Of a length exceeding 9.2 m
No.
8903.23.00 Of a length exceeding 24 m
1.5%
8903.23.00.15 With auxiliary motor
No.
8903.23.00.20 Other
No.
Motorboats, other than inflatable, not including outboard motorboats:
8903.31.00 Of a length not exceeding 7.5 m
1.5%
Inboard/outdrive:
8903.31.00.15 Cabin cruisers
No.
8903.31.00.20 Other
No.
8903.31.00.25 Other
No.
8903.32.00 Of a length exceeding 7.5 m but not exceeding 24 m
1.5%
Inboard/outdrive:
8903.32.00.15 Cabin cruisers
No.
8903.32.00.20 Other
No.
8903.32.00.25 Other
No.
8903.33.00 Of a length exceeding 24 m
1.5%
Inboard/outdrive:
8903.33.00.15 Cabin cruisers
No.
8903.33.00.20 Other
No.
8903.33.00.25 Other
No.
Other:
8903.93 Of a length not exceeding 7.5 m:
Row boats and canoes which are not of a type designed to be principally used with motors or sails:
8903.93.05.00 Canoes
No.
Free
8903.93.15.00 Other
No.
2.7%
8903.93.20 Outboard motorboats
1%
With hulls of metal:
8903.93.20.15 Not exceeding 5 m in length
No.
8903.93.20.30 Exceeding 5 m in length
No.
With hulls of reinforced plastics:
8903.93.20.45 Not exceeding 5 m in length
No.
8903.93.20.60 Exceeding 5 m in length
No.
8903.93.20.75 Other
No.
8903.93.90.00 Other
No.
1%
8903.99 Other:
Row boats and canoes which are not of a type designed to be principally used with motors or sails:
8903.99.06.00 Canoes
No.
Free
8903.99.16.00 Other
No.
2.7%
8903.99.21 Outboard motorboats
1%
8903.99.21.10 With hulls of metal
No.
8903.99.21.20 With hulls of reinforced plastics
No.
8903.99.21.90 Other
No.
8903.99.91.00 Other
No.
1%
8904.00.00.00 Tugs and pusher craft
No.
Free
8905 Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms:
8905.10.00.00 Dredgers
No.
Free
8905.20.00.00 Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
t, No.
Free
8905.90 Other:
8905.90.10.00 Floating docks
t, No.
Free
8905.90.50.00 Other
No.
Free
8906 Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than row boats:
8906.10.00.00 Warships
No.
Free
8906.90.00 Other
Free
8906.90.00.10 Hulls
t, No.
8906.90.00.90 Other
No.
8907 Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, cofferdams, landing-stages, buoys and beacons):
8907.10.00.00 Inflatable rafts
No.
Free
8907.90.00 Other
Free
8907.90.00.30 Buoys
No.
8907.90.00.60 Tanks
No.
8907.90.00.90 Other
No.
8908.00.00.00 Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up (scrapping)
t
Free

Frequently Asked Questions

What does HTS Chapter 89 cover? ▼
HTS Chapter 89 covers Ships, boats and floating structures. It contains 94 individual tariff classifications, of which 32 have specified duty rates. This chapter falls under Section XVII (Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels).
What is the average tariff rate for Chapter 89? ▼
The average general (MFN) duty rate across all tariff lines in Chapter 89 is 0.8%. The highest individual rate in this chapter is 2.7%. Actual duty on a specific product depends on its precise HTS classification.
How do I find the correct HTS code for my product? ▼
Browse the tariff lines listed below organized by heading and subheading. Each item with an HTS number links to its full detail page showing general, special, and Column 2 duty rates. For complex classifications, consult a licensed customs broker or contact US Customs and Border Protection (CBP).
Are there any duty-free items in Chapter 89? ▼
Yes, many chapters contain items with a "Free" general rate, meaning no duty is assessed for imports from most-favored-nation countries. Look for items marked "Free" in the tariff lines table below. Additional preferential rates may also apply under free trade agreements.
Where does PlainTariff get its tariff data? ▼
All tariff data comes from the U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) 2026 Basic Edition, the official schedule of US import duties.

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Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule (2026 Basic Edition) and FAO FAOSTAT Trade: Crops and Livestock. See our methodology for how figures are computed.

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