HS Code 8903Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes
11 six-digit codes · Heading 3 of 8 in Chapter 89 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8903 covers boats made for pleasure or sport, from small inflatables and canoes to large sailing yachts. This page shows how the heading splits by boat type, length and weight.
No heading in Chapter 89 is cut finer than 8903. Its 11 six-digit codes, 890311 to 890399, are the most any single heading in the chapter carries — “Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes” is where this chapter gets specific. The heading is number 3 of 8 in Chapter 89, Ships, boats and floating structures, which runs to 25 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8903
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 890311 | Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100kg |
| 890312 | Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), not designed to be used with a motor and unladen (net) weight not exceeding 100kg |
| 890319 | Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg |
| 890321 | Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length not exceeding 7.5m |
| 890322 | Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m |
| 890323 | Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 24m |
| 890331 | Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding 7.5m |
| 890332 | Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m |
| 890333 | Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 24m |
| 890393 | Vessels; (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding 7.5m |
| 890399 | Vessels; (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 7.5m |
What HS code 8903 covers
The full name also lists rowing boats and canoes. If a boat is built for leisure or sport and not for work, this is the first heading to check.
It sits in Section XVII, Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, inside Chapter 89, ships, boats and floating structures. Work boats, ferries and warships are in other headings of the chapter.
You may also see it written as HSN code 8903. It is the same heading and the same tariff classification, just a different label for the same system.
HS 8903 codes by boat type
The six-digit subheadings 890311 to 890399 group pleasure vessels into four plain families. The table above has the full legal wording. This is the short version.
- Other pleasure vessels, which is where rowing boats and canoes land: 890393 and 890399.
How to pick the right 8903 code
Work through the questions in this order. Stop at the first one that fits your boat.
Step 1: Is the boat inflatable? The next question is the motor. Anything heavier than 100kg goes to 890319.
Step 2: If it is not inflatable, does it sail?
Step 3: If it is not a sailboat, is it a motorboat? These three codes exclude outboard motorboats, so check the wording before you use them.
Step 4: If it is none of the above, it is an other pleasure vessel. A rowing boat or a canoe that is not inflatable fits here.
If you are unsure, the HS code classifier can help you test a product description.
8903 vs other Chapter 89 headings
Many boats look alike but sit in different headings. The test is the purpose of the vessel. Pleasure and sport go to 8903. Work and war go elsewhere.
- 8901: cruise ships, ferries, cargo ships and barges that carry people or goods.
- 8904: tugs and pusher craft.
- 8905: dredgers, floating cranes, light-vessels and drilling or production platforms.
- 8907: rafts, tanks, buoys, beacons and other floating structures.
HS 8903 import export data: buyers and suppliers
A code tells you what a boat is. Trade records tell you who is buying and selling it. EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources.
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Related
- Chapter 89: ships, boats and floating structures
- HS 8901 cruise ships, ferries and cargo ships
- HS 8902 fishing vessels
- HS 8904 tugs and pusher craft
- HS 8905 dredgers, floating cranes and platforms
- HS 8906 lifeboats and other vessels
- HS 8907 rafts, buoys and floating structures
- HS 8908 vessels for breaking up
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Nearby headings in Chapter 89
- 8901Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar…4 codes
- 8902Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or…1 code
- 8904Tugs and pusher craft1 code
- 8905Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the…3 codes
- 8906Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats2 codes
- 8907Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams…2 codes
- 8908Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up1 code
Who ships under 8903?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the 11 codes beneath it: named buyers, suppliers, quantities and values from official customs feeds.
Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Transport Equipment, chapters 86–89.
HS Code 8903: common questions
What is the HS code for an inflatable boat?
The choice depends on whether the boat is fitted for a motor and whether its unladen weight is above or below 100kg.
What is the HS code for a sailboat?
An auxiliary motor does not change the code.
What is the HS code for a motorboat or yacht?
A non-inflatable motorboat, other than an outboard motorboat, uses 890331, 890332 or 890333 by length. A yacht that sails goes with the sailboats instead.
What HS code covers rowing boats and canoes?
Rowing boats and canoes are named in the heading itself.
Are lifeboats classified under 8903?
No. Lifeboats, other than rowing boats, are covered by heading 8906, along with warships.
Is HSN code 8903 the same as HS code 8903?
Yes. HSN code 8903 points to the same heading and the same six-digit codes, 890311 to 890399.
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