HS Code 8903: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes

Q: Is HS code 8903 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 8903 is part of the WCO Harmonized System and is the same in every WCO member country at the 6-digit level. Beyond 6 digits, each country extends the code under its own system (e.g. HTSUS in the US, CN/TARIC in the EU, HSK in Korea, CCCHS in China) for national tariff rates and trade statistics. To see how a specific country classifies this code, select a country.

Q: Which WCO edition does HS code 8903 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

The Harmonized System is maintained by the World Customs Organization (WCO) and revised approximately every five years. The current edition is HS 2022, which replaced HS 2017 on 1 January 2022. Codes are added, merged, or split between editions to reflect new products and trade patterns, so a code valid in one edition may not exist or may mean something different in another.

Q: How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8903?

Beyond the international 6-digit level, each country adds its own digits — the US extends to 10 digits (HTSUS), the EU to 8 or 10 (CN/TARIC), China to 13 (CCCHS), Korea to 10 (HSK), Japan to 9, and so on. To find the full code used by a specific country, select a country in TradeInt's HS Code Tool and search for 8903.

What is HS Code 8903

HS Code 8903 covers Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes. It is a 4-digit heading within Chapter 89 (Ships, boats and floating structures), Section XVII. Its 6-digit subheadings are identical in every HS-adopting country; from the 7th digit onward, each country extends the code for its own tariff and statistics.

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What does HS Code 8903 Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes Cover?

Section XVII

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

Chapter 89

Ships, boats and floating structures

HS Code 8903

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

HS Code 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

HS Code 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

HS Code 890319

Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg

HS Code 890321

Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length not exceeding 7.5m

HS Code 890322

Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m

HS Code 890323

Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 24m

HS Code 890331

Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding 7.5m

HS Code 890332

Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m

HS Code 890333

Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 24m

HS Code 890393

Vessels; (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding 7.5m

HS Code 890399

Vessels; (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 7.5m

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What HS Codes for Ships and Boats Do Not Cover

Chapter 89 covers ships, boats, yachts, submarines, and floating structures. Goods frequently misclassified here but that belong elsewhere include:

Inflatable pool toys and small recreational floats

Chapter 95

Marine engines presented separately

Chapter 84

Marine navigation and electronics

Chapters 85, 90

Life jackets and personal flotation devices

Chapter 63 or 40

This list highlights common classification errors only — it is not exhaustive. For binding classification, work with a licensed customs broker or qualified trade compliance professional.

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