HS heading 89.01: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
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Key facts
- Heading
- 89.01
- Description
- Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- Chapter
- 89: Ships, boats and floating structures
- Subheadings
- 4
- Edition
- HS2022
Summary
HS heading 89.01 covers cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods. It is in chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). It is split into 4 subheadings: 8901.10 (cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds), 8901.20 (tankers), 8901.30 (refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20) and 8901.90 (other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods). National tariff lines under heading 89.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS heading 89.01 covers cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
It is split into 4 subheadings: 8901.10 (cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds), 8901.20 (tankers), 8901.30 (refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20) and 8901.90 (other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods).
- 8901.10Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds
- 8901.20Tankers
- 8901.30Refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20
- 8901.90Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of chapter 89 are classified in its other 7 headings, listed below.
- 89.02Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products
- 89.03Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes
- 89.04Tugs and pusher craft
- 89.05Light-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
- 89.06Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats
- 89.07Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, coffer- dams, landing-stages, buoys and beacons)
- 89.08Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up
How it is structured
Heading 89.01 is one of 8 headings in chapter 89. Its first two digits, 89, are the chapter; the next two, 01, number the heading within it. Its subheadings add two more digits (8901.10, 8901.20, 8901.30).
In other countries
National tariff lines under heading 89.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
- United States4 lines, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS heading 89.01 cover?
HS heading 89.01 covers cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.
Which chapter is HS heading 89.01 in?
HS heading 89.01 is in chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures).
How many subheadings does HS heading 89.01 have?
HS heading 89.01 has 4 subheadings: 8901.10 (cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds), 8901.20 (tankers), 8901.30 (refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20) and 8901.90 (other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods).
Which countries’ tariffs list national lines under HS heading 89.01?
National tariff lines under heading 89.01 are live on border.bot for the United States (4 lines, also used by 1 other country).
Sources and updates
The Harmonized System legal text comes from border.bot release 2 (edition HS 2022), imported from a file, and has been live since 11 October 2026.
This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.
Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.