Germany HS Code

HS Code 8901209000: Tankers (excl. seagoing tankers) in Germany

Q: Is HS code 8901209000 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 8901209000 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Germany under CN / TARIC / EZT and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Germany use to classify HS code 8901209000?

Germany classifies products under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT; locally Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), which extends HS codes to 11 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 8901209000 in Germany?

The official source is https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 8901209000 in Germany

Under Germany's Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)), HS Code 8901209000 is classified as Tankers (excl. seagoing tankers). Germany's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 11 digits with national subdivisions. 8901209000 belongs to Section XVII: Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment, Chapter 89: Ships, boats and floating structures, Heading 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferryboats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods.

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Classification Path of HS Code 8901209000 in Germany

Section XVII

Chapters (86-89) Vehicles, aircraft, vessels and associated transport equipment

Chapter 89

Ships, boats and floating structures

HS Code 8901

Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferryboats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

HS Code 8901209000

Tankers (excl. seagoing tankers)

Germany Tariff Classification: Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

In Germany, HS 8901209000 is classified under the Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)) — a 11-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Combined Nomenclature / TARIC (CN / TARIC / EZT)

Local name Kombinierte Nomenklatur / Warenverzeichnis für die Außenhandelsstatistik (EZT)

Digits 11

Official source https://www.zoll.de/EN/Home/home_node.html

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Top Trading Product of HS Code 8901

Top Germany import Product Under HS Code 8901

1 890190: Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods $2.1B 2 890110: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferryboats of all kinds $1.3B 3 890120: Tankers $82.0M

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Top Germany export Product Under HS Code 8901

1 890110: Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferryboats of all kinds $3.5B 2 890190: Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods $1.4B 3 890120: Tankers $173.0M

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Related HS Code to Germany Tankers (8901209000)

HS Code 8901201000

Sea-going tankers

HS Code 890110

Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferryboats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods : Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferryboats of all kinds

HS Code 890130

Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferryboats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods : Refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 890120

HS Code 890190

Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferryboats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods : Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods

HS Code 890200

Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products

HS Code 890310

Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes : Inflatable

HS Code 890391

Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes : Other : Sailboats, with or without auxiliary motor

HS Code 890392

Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes : Other : Motor boats, other than outboard motor boats

HS Code 890399

Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes : Other : Other

HS Code 890400

Tugs and pusher craft

8901209000 in Other Countries

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8901209000 in Germany?

HS code 8901209000 covers Tankers (excl. seagoing tankers) in Germany. It sits in Chapter 89 (Ships, boats and floating structures), Heading 8901 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under CN / TARIC / EZT.

Is HS code 8901209000 the same across all countries?

What system does Germany use to classify HS code 8901209000?

Where can I officially look up HS code 8901209000 in Germany?