Key facts
- HS code
- 8901.20
- Covers
- Tankers
- Edition
- HS2022
- Duty in the United States
- See its 1 line
Summary
HS code 8901.20 covers tankers. It sits in heading 89.01 (cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods) in chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). Other goods of heading 89.01 are classified under 8901.10 (cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds), 8901.30 (refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20) or 8901.90 (other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods). National tariff lines under 8901.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
What this code covers
HS code 8901.20 covers tankers.
The legal text of the subheading is “Tankers”, in HS2022.
What it doesn’t cover
Other goods of heading 89.01 are classified under 8901.10 (cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds), 8901.30 (refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20) or 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
- 8901.30Refrigerated 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
How it is structured
8901.20 is a six-digit subheading. Its first two digits, 89, are the chapter; the first four, 8901, are heading 89.01; the last two, 20, identify the subheading within the heading.
Countries add their own digits after these six for their national tariff lines.
- Chapter 89
- Ships, boats and floating structures
- Subheading 8901.20
- Tankers
In other countries
National tariff lines under 8901.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, also used by 1 other country).
- United States1 line, used by 1 other country
Frequently asked questions
What does HS code 8901.20 cover?
HS code 8901.20 covers tankers.
Which heading and chapter is HS code 8901.20 in?
HS code 8901.20 is in heading 89.01 (cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods) in chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures).
Where are goods of heading 89.01 classified when 8901.20 doesn’t fit?
Other goods of heading 89.01 are classified under 8901.10 (cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds), 8901.30 (refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20) or 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 code 8901.20?
National tariff lines under 8901.20 are live on border.bot for the United States (1 line, 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.