HS Code 890800
Vessels and other floating structures for…
Official description: Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up
Also searched as: scrap vessel, ship to be broken up, end-of-life vessel, demolition vessel, recycling ship
Classification
How 890800 breaks down
Ships, boats and floating structures
Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up
Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 890800?
Buyers sourcing vessels and other floating structures for… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 890800 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 890800
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 890800 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Questions
HS code 890800: common questions
What is HS code 890800?
HS code 890800 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up". The first two digits (89) are the chapter — Ships, boats and floating structures — and digits 3-4 (8908) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 890800?
Common products classified under 890800 include scrap vessel, ship to be broken up, end-of-life vessel, demolition vessel, recycling ship and similar items matching vessels and other floating structures for…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 890800?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 890800 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (890800) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
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