Dredgers

HS v2017 Code: 890510

About dredgers

hs code 890510 covers dredgers, which are specialized vessels used for excavating and removing material from the bottom of bodies of water. Dredgers play a crucial role in maintaining and improving waterways, harbors, and coastal areas, making them an essential part of the maritime and construction industries. They are used for a variety of purposes, including channel deepening, land reclamation, and beach nourishment, contributing to the overall development and infrastructure of coastal regions.

Production process

Dredgers are typically constructed using a combination of steel, aluminum, and other specialized materials to withstand the harsh marine environment. The production process involves the fabrication of the hull, the installation of the dredging equipment, and the integration of various systems such as propulsion, navigation, and control. Dredgers can be equipped with different types of dredging mechanisms, including suction, bucket, and cutter-suction, depending on the specific application and the nature of the material being excavated.

Production inputs

The production of dredgers requires a range of inputs, including steel plates, engines, pumps, hydraulic systems, and specialized dredging equipment. Additionally, the construction of dredgers often involves the use of advanced technologies, such as computer-aided design (CAD) software and automated welding systems, to ensure precision and efficiency in the manufacturing process. The availability of skilled labor, engineering expertise, and access to specialized facilities are also crucial inputs for the dredger industry.

Production outputs

Dredgers produce a variety of outputs that are consumed by other industries, such as 890510 Dredgers, 890520 Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms, and 890590 Other vessels. The excavated material from dredging operations can be used for land reclamation, beach nourishment, or as a source of construction materials. Dredgers also contribute to the maintenance and improvement of waterways, harbors, and coastal infrastructure, which supports the broader maritime and transportation industries.

Revisions to 890510

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 890510. The most recent 1 version of this code (890510) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 890510 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for dredgers

    graph LR
    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>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890510'>890510: Dredgers</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890520'>890520: Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms</a>"]
B --> E["<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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