HTSUS, United States

8905.90.50.00

Other

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Other
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
Free
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
Free
Unit of quantity
No.

Related lines in heading 8905

About heading 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

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.

Full guide to heading 8905

Products in this heading

  • Suction dredger
  • Bucket dredger
  • Fire-float
  • Floating crane
  • Lightship
  • Floating dock
  • Submersible drilling rig
  • Floating production platform

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.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 22, 2026.

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