HS Code 8908: Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

Q: Is HS code 8908 the same in every country?

Yes — HS code 8908 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 8908 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 8908?

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 8908.

What is HS Code 8908

HS Code 8908 covers Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up. 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 8908 Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up Cover?

Section XVII

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

Chapter 89

Ships, boats and floating structures

HS Code 8908

Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

HS Code 890800

Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

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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.

Related HS Codes under Vessels for Scrap HS 8908

HS Code 890800

Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up

HS Code 8901

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

HS Code 8902

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

HS Code 8903

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

HS Code 8904

Tugs and pusher craft

HS Code 8905

Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms

HS Code 8906

Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats

HS Code 8907

Boats, floating structures, other (for e.g. rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 8908?

HS code 8908 covers Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up, a heading within Chapter 89 (Ships, boats and floating structures) of the WCO Harmonized System. Headings sit between the broad chapter level and the more specific 6-digit subheading level.

Is HS code 8908 the same in every country?

Which WCO edition does HS code 8908 belong to, and has it been reclassified?

How do I find the correct country-specific version of HS code 8908?