HS Code 8904Tugs and pusher craft
1 six-digit code · Heading 4 of 8 in Chapter 89 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8904 is the customs heading for tugs, the strong working boats that move other vessels. This page shows what fits, what does not, and where to check real shipments.
Heading 8904does not subdivide further in the WCO nomenclature: goods answering to “Tugs and pusher craft” classify at the single six-digit code 890400. The heading is number 4 of 8 in Chapter 89, Ships, boats and floating structures, which runs to 25 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8904
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 890400 | Tugs and pusher craft |
What HS code 8904 covers
A tug pulls or guides larger vessels. A pusher boat pushes barges or other floating loads in front of it. Boats built for this kind of work, often called tugboats, belong under this heading.
People also write it as HSN code 8904. The name differs, but the heading is the same. It is a Harmonized System heading, a shared product list that customs offices around the world use.
The heading sits in ships, boats and floating structures, which is part of Section XVII, the group for transport equipment such as vehicles, aircraft and vessels.
Tariff code 890400 and national digits
Many countries add extra digits after the first six for their own customs tariff classification. Those extra digits are national and can differ from one country to the next. The WCO nomenclature stops at 890400, so that part reads the same everywhere.
If you are unsure about a boat, run it through the HS code classifier before you file. A wrong code can delay a shipment, so it is worth the extra minute.
How 8904 differs from other Chapter 89 headings
Most mistakes in this chapter come from picking the wrong boat heading. Ask what the vessel is mainly built to do. Then compare it with its neighbours below.
- These carry people or goods. A tug does not. It works on other vessels.
- 8902 is for fishing vessels and factory ships that process or preserve fish.
- 8903 is for yachts and other boats used for pleasure or sport, plus rowing boats and canoes.
- It also takes vessels whose navigability is only a side function of their main job.
- 8906 is for other vessels, including warships and lifeboats, that fit no heading above.
- 8907 is for rafts, tanks, buoys, beacons and other floating structures.
Find buyers and suppliers: import export data
A tariff page gives you a code. It does not tell you who trades the goods. Shipment records do.
EximDataX shows shipment-level import and export records from official customs sources. Coverage: 43 direct customs feeds plus 184 mirror-derived countries. Named buyers and named suppliers are available in 38 of the 43 direct markets. Most markets refresh weekly and some refresh daily.
You can search by HS code to see who imports and exports a product, and book a free demo. Start with 890400 to meet the companies behind this trade. You can also read the import data and export data pages, or the buyer data and supplier data pages, to view it from each side.
Related
- Chapter 89: ships, boats and floating structures
- HS 8901 cargo ships, ferries and barges
- HS 8902 fishing vessels
- HS 8903 yachts and pleasure boats
- HS 8905 dredgers and floating cranes
- HS 8906 other vessels incl. warships and lifeboats
- HS 8907 rafts, buoys and other 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
- 8903Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes11 codes
- 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 8904?
EximDataX tracks the live import–export records filed under this heading and the code 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 8904: common questions
What is HS code 8904?
It sits in Chapter 89, inside Section XVII.
What is the six-digit HS code for tugs and pusher craft?
It is 890400. This is the only code under the heading.
Is HSN code 8904 the same as the HS heading?
Yes. Both names point to the same heading. Only the label changes, not the goods.
Should a dredger or floating crane be classified under 8904?
No. Check heading 8905 instead. A tug moves vessels, while those machines do other floating work.
What is the difference between HS 8901 and HS 8904?
Heading 8901 is for vessels that carry people or goods, such as cargo ships and ferries. Heading 8904 is for boats that tow or push other vessels.
Who imports tugs and pusher craft?
Buyers are the companies named on import records filed under 890400. The buyer data page shows how those records are organised.
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