Chapter 89 · Ships, boats and floating structures · Section 17
HS Code 8908.00
Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up (scrapping)
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8908.00
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8908.00.00 | Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up (scrapping) | Free | - | Free | t |
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European Union - CN codes under 8908.00
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8908 00 00 | 8908 00 00 Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8908.00
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8908 00 00 00 | Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up | UK duty & VAT → |
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8908.00.
What is HS code 8908.00?
HS code 8908.00 covers: Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up (scrapping). It belongs to chapter 89 (Ships, boats and floating structures) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8908.00?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8908.00?
The UK extends 8908.00 to 1 declarable 10-digit commodity code, starting with 8908000000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.