Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products
1 declarable lines
Heading 8902 covers fishing vessels and vessels used at sea to process or preserve fishery products. It has one declarable line, 8902.00.00.00, with no further subheading split in the provided list. The general (MFN) duty rate for that line is Free.
Products in this heading
- Commercial fishing trawler
- Purse seiner
- Longline fishing vessel
- Crab fishing boat
- Shrimp trawler
- Factory trawler
- Fish processing ship
- Fish canning vessel
How to choose the right subheading
- Primary use is catching fish or processing or preserving fishery products at sea.
- Vessel is a commercial fishing craft such as a trawler, seiner, or longliner.
- Onboard operations handle fishery products, including filleting, freezing, or canning.
- The craft is not mainly a passenger ferry, cargo ship, yacht, or tug.
- The craft is a vessel, not a dock, platform, or other floating structure.
Often confused with
- Heading 8903Yacht or pleasure boat
Designed for pleasure or sport, not commercial fishing.
- Heading 8901Passenger ferry
Primarily transports persons rather than catching or processing fish.
- Heading 8904Tugboat
Built for towing, not fishing or fishery processing.
- Heading 8905Floating drilling platform
Navigability is subsidiary to the drilling function.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a commercial fishing vessel?
Commercial fishing vessels are classified under 8902.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on factory ships for processing fishery products?
Factory ships for processing fishery products use 8902.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a fish processing ship?
Classify a fish processing ship in 8902.00.00.00 when its main role is processing or preserving fishery products at sea. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.