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

HS v2022 Code: 8906

Chapter	Heading	Sub-heading
89	06	n/a

Code	8906
Version	HS v2022
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; warships; Vessels; other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than 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 the global maritime transportation and defense sectors, supporting the movement of goods, personnel, and military assets across waterways. As an important contributor to the broader economy, the 8906 industry is closely linked to 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.

Production process

The production of vessels under HS code 8906 typically involves a combination of advanced engineering, specialized manufacturing processes, and rigorous quality control measures. Depending on the specific type of vessel, the production process may include the fabrication of the hull, the installation of propulsion systems, the integration of navigation and communication equipment, and the outfitting of the interior spaces. Highly skilled workers, such as naval architects, marine engineers, and specialized technicians, play a crucial role in the design, construction, and testing of these vessels.

Production inputs

The production of 8906 vessels requires a wide range of inputs, including specialized steel or aluminum alloys for the hull, high-performance engines and propulsion systems, advanced electronics and navigation equipment, and various other components and materials. Additionally, the industry relies on specialized machinery, such as welding equipment, cranes, and testing facilities, as well as a skilled workforce with expertise in shipbuilding and marine engineering.

Production outputs

The vessels produced under HS code 8906 serve a variety of purposes, including military operations, search and rescue missions, and commercial transportation. These vessels may be consumed by 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 Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products, and 8905 Vessels; light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms.

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

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/89'>89: Ships, boats and floating structures</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8906'>8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats</a>"]

    A --> C["<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 --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8902'>8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8903'>8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/8904'>8904: Tugs and pusher craft</a>"]
A --> G["<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 --> 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>"]

    B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/890610'>890610: Vessels; warships</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2022/890690'>890690: Vessels; other, including lifeboats other than rowing boats, other than warships</a>"]


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