Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms
HS v2017 Code: 8905
About light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms
hs code 8905 covers a diverse range of maritime vessels and structures whose primary function is not navigation, but rather specialized tasks such as dredging, crane operations, and offshore drilling. These specialized vessels play a crucial role in the global maritime industry, supporting activities like port maintenance, offshore energy production, and marine construction. Their importance extends beyond the immediate industry, as they contribute to the broader economic development and infrastructure of coastal regions worldwide.
Production process
The production of vessels and structures under hs code 8905 typically involves a combination of shipbuilding techniques and specialized engineering. Depending on the specific type of vessel or platform, the manufacturing process may include steel fabrication, welding, outfitting with specialized equipment, and integration of complex systems such as propulsion, hydraulics, and control systems. Advanced computer-aided design (CAD) and computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) technologies are often employed to optimize the design and production processes.
Production inputs
The production of hs code 8905 vessels and structures requires a range of inputs, including high-grade steel, specialized marine-grade materials, advanced electronics and control systems, as well as specialized machinery and equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce of engineers, technicians, and tradespeople to design, construct, and maintain these complex assets. The availability of these inputs, as well as access to specialized port infrastructure and logistics, are critical factors in the competitiveness of this industry.
Production outputs
The vessels and structures covered under hs code 8905 serve a diverse range of end-users and industries. Light-vessels, fire-floats, and dredgers are essential for maintaining and improving port and waterway infrastructure, supporting the efficient movement of goods through 8901 Vessels and other floating structures. Floating cranes and offshore platforms are vital for the 2711 Crude petroleum and natural gas and 2720 Petroleum oils and oils obtained from bituminous minerals, other than crude; preparations not elsewhere specified or included, containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or of oils obtained from bituminous minerals, these being the basic constituents of the preparations; waste oils industries, enabling the exploration, extraction, and production of offshore energy resources. The outputs of this industry are therefore closely linked to the broader maritime, energy, and infrastructure sectors.
Family tree for light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms
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A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/89'>89: Ships, boats and floating structures</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8905'>8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8901'>8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8902'>8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8903'>8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8904'>8904: Tugs and pusher craft</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8906'>8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8907'>8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8908'>8908: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890510'>890510: Dredgers</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890520'>890520: Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890590'>890590: Vessels; light, fire-floats, floating cranes and other vessels, the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function, floating docks</a>"]
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