Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats

HS v2017 Code: 8906

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
89	06	n/a

Code	8906
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	89

Ancestor Codes: Ships, boats and floating structures

This Code: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats

Child Codes: Vessels; other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships; Vessels; warships

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes; Tugs and pusher craft; 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; Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons); Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

About vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats

hs code 8906 covers a diverse range of vessels, including warships, lifeboats, and other types of boats that are not propelled by oars. This industry plays a vital role in maritime transportation, national defense, and emergency response operations. The production and trade of these vessels are important components of the global economy, supporting various industries and facilitating international commerce.

Production process

The production of vessels under hs code 8906 typically involves a combination of advanced engineering, specialized manufacturing techniques, and rigorous quality control processes. Depending on the specific type of vessel, the production may involve the fabrication of steel or aluminum hulls, the installation of propulsion systems, the integration of navigation and communication equipment, and the outfitting of the interior spaces to meet the intended purpose of the vessel.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of vessels under hs code 8906 include raw materials such as steel, aluminum, and other metals, as well as specialized components like engines, electronics, and safety equipment. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced manufacturing equipment, skilled labor, and specialized engineering expertise to design and construct these vessels to meet stringent safety and performance standards.

Production outputs

The vessels produced under hs code 8906 serve a wide range of purposes, including military operations, maritime transportation, search and rescue, and recreational activities. The output of this industry may be consumed by various other industries, such as 8901 Vessels; cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods, 8902 Vessels; fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products, and 8904 Vessels; tugs and pusher craft.

Family tree for vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/89'>89: Ships, boats and floating structures</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8906'>8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats</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/v2017/8905'>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 --> 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/v2017/890610'>890610: Vessels; warships</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890690'>890690: Vessels; other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships</a>"]


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