Ships, boats and floating structures

HS v2022 Code: 89

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
89	n/a	n/a

Code	89
Version	HS v2022
Hierarchy Level	2
Datasource	WCO

This Code: Ships, boats and floating structures

Child Codes: Tugs and pusher craft; Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats; Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes; Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products; Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up; Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods; 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)

About ships, boats and floating structures

HS code 89 covers a diverse range of maritime vessels, including ships, boats, and other floating structures. This industry plays a vital role in global trade and transportation, facilitating the movement of goods, people, and resources across oceans and waterways. The ships, boats, and floating structures classified under this code are essential components of the broader logistics and supply chain infrastructure, supporting the import and export activities that drive the global economy.

Production process

The production of ships, boats, and floating structures involves a complex and highly specialized manufacturing process. Key steps include the design and engineering of the vessel's hull, superstructure, and propulsion systems, as well as the integration of various mechanical, electrical, and electronic components. Advanced shipbuilding techniques, such as modular construction and computer-aided design, are commonly employed to ensure the efficiency, safety, and reliability of the final product.

Production inputs

The production of ships, boats, and floating structures requires a wide range of inputs, including steel, aluminum, and other metals for the hull and superstructure, as well as specialized machinery, engines, and electronic systems. Additionally, the industry relies on skilled labor, including naval architects, marine engineers, and skilled tradespeople, to design, construct, and maintain these complex vessels.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of HS code 89 are the ships, boats, and floating structures themselves, which are then utilized by a variety of other industries, such as 52 Water transport, 53 Air transport, and 46 Wholesale trade and commission trade, except of motor vehicles and motorcycles. These maritime vessels are essential for the global movement of goods, people, and resources, and their outputs are closely linked to the performance and growth of the broader import/export and logistics sectors.

Family tree for ships, boats and floating structures

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/89'>89: Ships, boats and floating structures</a>"]

    
    A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8901'>8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods</a>"]
A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8902'>8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8903'>8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8904'>8904: Tugs and pusher craft</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8905'>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 --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8906'>8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8907'>8907: Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons)</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8908'>8908: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up</a>"]


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