Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up
HS heading 89.08 covers Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up. Within Chapter 89 it splits into 1 six-digit subheadings, each carrying its own customs duty line.
- India exports 2024
- $2M
- Rank in its chapter
- #7 of 8
Source: UN Comtrade — India's reported merchandise exports to the world, 2024.
Sourcing this category from India
HS 89.08 covers Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up. At the six-digit line it narrows to vessels and other floating structures, the duty line shown below. India has an established shipbuilding and ship-recycling industry and exports vessels and floating structures. India exported $2M under this code worldwide in 2024, ranking #7 of 8 lines in its chapter (UN Comtrade).
How to read this code
89.08 is the four-digit HS heading for vessels and other floating structures. To clear customs your destination country extends it to a full 8–10 digit code and assigns the duty rate. India's preferential trade agreements (UAE CEPA, Australia ECTA, and others) can reduce or zero out that duty on many vehicles, aircraft & transport lines — check our import guides for your market.
Subheadings under HS 89.08
The Harmonised System breaks Vessels and other floating structures; for breaking up into these 1 subheadings. Drill down to the exact classification for your goods.
Top destinations for Chapter 89 exports
India's largest buyers of goods in this HS chapter in 2024, ranked by export value.
Chapter-level destination mix — your specific HS line may skew differently. Source: UN Comtrade, 2024.
More codes in Ships, boats and floating structures
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