Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

HS v2017 Code: 8908

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
89	08	n/a

Code	8908
Version	HS v2017
Hierarchy Level	4
Datasource	WCO
Chapter	89

Ancestor Codes: Ships, boats and floating structures

This Code: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

Child Codes: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

Sibling Codes (Nearest 5): Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods; Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products; 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

About vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

hs code 8908 covers the industry of vessels and other floating structures that are intended for breaking up. This industry plays a crucial role in the global economy by providing a means to recycle and repurpose materials from decommissioned ships, oil rigs, and other large floating structures. The industry's activities contribute to sustainability efforts by reducing waste and promoting the circular economy.

Production process

The main production techniques in this industry involve the safe and efficient dismantling of vessels and floating structures. This typically includes the use of specialized equipment such as cranes, cutting torches, and shredders to systematically break down the structures into their component parts. The process often involves the careful handling and separation of materials, including metals, plastics, and hazardous substances, to ensure proper disposal or recycling.

Production inputs

The key inputs required for this industry include the vessels and floating structures themselves, which are typically sourced from the shipping, offshore, and energy sectors. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized equipment and machinery, as well as skilled labor, to carry out the dismantling and recycling processes. Proper safety equipment and environmental protection measures are also essential inputs to ensure the safe and responsible handling of the materials.

Production outputs

The main outputs of this industry are the various materials recovered from the dismantled vessels and structures, including 7204 Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel, 3915 Waste, parings and scrap, of plastics, and other recyclable components. These outputs are then sold to 8907 (Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing-stages, buoys and beacons)) and other industries for further processing and reuse.

Family tree for vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/89'>89: Ships, boats and floating structures</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8908'>8908: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up</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/v2017/8906'>8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8907'>8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons)</a>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/890800'>890800: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up</a>"]


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