Customs tariff code 89: SHIPS, BOATS AND FLOATING STRUCTURES
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 89 covers SHIPS, BOATS AND FLOATING STRUCTURES. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
89 is a chapter in the EU customs tariff. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 89
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP+ (incentive arrangement for sustainable development and… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Compliance regimes on this code
Beyond the duty rate, these EU regimes attach to this code. Each verdict follows from the code alone; the goods themselves can still fall outside a regime.
Derived from TARIC and the published EU regulations. It is a starting point for a screening, not a compliance assessment of your goods.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
1. Rümpfe von Wasserfahrzeugen und unvollständige oder unfertige Wasserfahrzeuge, auch zerlegt, sowie zerlegte vollständige Wasserfahrzeuge sind, wenn die Wasserfahrzeuggattung zweifelhaft ist, in die Position 8906 einzureihen (RV E8901000). Zusätzliche Anmerkungen 1. Zu den Unterpositionen 8901 10 10, 8901 20 10, 8901 30 10, 8901 90 10, 8902 00 10, 8903 22 10, 8903 23 10, 8903 32 10, 8903 33 10, 8904 00 91 und 8906 90 10 gehören nur Wasserfahrzeuge, die ihrer Beschaffenheit nach seetüchtig sind und deren größte Rumpflänge (ohne Berücksichtigung überragender Teile) 12 m oder mehr beträgt. Fischereifahrzeuge und Rettungsfahrzeuge, die ihrer Beschaffenheit nach seetüchtig sind, gelten ohne Rücksicht auf ihre Rumpflänge stets als Wasserfahrzeuge für die Seeschifffahrt (RV G8901000). 2. …
1. Zu Abschnitt XVII gehören nicht die in Position 9503 oder 9508 erfassten Waren sowie Rodelschlitten, Bobschlitten und dergleichen (Position 9506) (RV C1701000). 2. Folgende Waren sind nicht als „Teile“ oder als „Zubehör“ einzureihen, auch wenn sie erkennbar für Waren des Abschnitts XVII bestimmt sind: a) Dichtungen und dergleichen aus Stoffen aller Art (Einreihung nach Stoffbeschaffenheit oder nach Position 8484) sowie andere Waren aus Weichkautschuk (Position 4016) (RV C1702A00); b) Teile mit allgemeiner Verwendungsmöglichkeit im Sinne der Anmerkung 2 zu Abschnitt XV, aus unedlen Metallen (Abschnitt XV), und gleichartige Waren aus Kunststoffen (Kapitel 39) (RV C1702B00); c) Waren des Kapitels 82 (Werkzeuge) (RV C1702C00); d) Waren der Position 8306 (RV C1702D00); e) Maschinen, Apparate und Geräte der Positionen 8401 bis 8479 sowie Teile davon, ausgenommen Kühler für Waren dieses Absc …
Subdivisions of this code
- 8901Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 8902Fishing vessels; factory ships and other vessels for processing or preserving fishery products
- 8903Yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports; rowing boats and canoes
- 8904Tugs and pusher craft
- 8905Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms
- 8906Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats
- 8907Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons)
- 8908Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 89 cover?
Code 89 covers SHIPS, BOATS AND FLOATING STRUCTURES. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 89?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 89. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 89 have?
89 has two digits and identifies a Harmonised System chapter. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Is there binding tariff information for 89?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 89. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 89 change?
89 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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