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
4 declarable lines
Heading 8905 covers specialized floating vessels whose navigation is secondary to their main function, plus floating docks and floating or submersible drilling or production platforms. It is split into four declarable lines: dredgers, drilling or production platforms, floating docks, and a residual other line. All four lines have a general (MFN) rate of Free.
Products in this heading
- Suction dredger
- Bucket dredger
- Fire-float
- Floating crane
- Lightship
- Floating dock
- Submersible drilling rig
- Floating production platform
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide the vessel's main function: dredging, firefighting, lifting, drilling, production, or docking.
- Check whether navigation is subsidiary to that main function.
- If it is a dredger, use 8905.10.00.00.
- If it is a floating or submersible drilling or production platform, use 8905.20.00.00.
- If it is a floating dock, use 8905.90.10.00; otherwise use the residual 8905.90.50.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 8901Cargo ship
Heading 8901 covers vessels whose main function is transport of goods.
- Heading 8903Pleasure yacht
Heading 8903 covers yachts and other pleasure or sports vessels.
- Heading 8906Warship
Heading 8906 covers warships and other vessels not provided for elsewhere.
- Heading 8907Floating buoy or beacon
Heading 8907 covers buoys, beacons, and other floating structures.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a dredger?
A dredger is classified under 8905.10.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
What is the duty on floating or submersible drilling or production platforms?
They are classified under 8905.20.00.00. The general (MFN) rate is Free.
How do I classify a floating dock or other vessel in heading 8905?
A floating dock is classified under 8905.90.10.00 with a general (MFN) rate of Free. Other vessels of heading 8905 fall under 8905.90.50.00 with a general (MFN) rate of 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.