U.S. imports of Vessels, Except Scrap (End-Use 22200) totaled $207K in August 2026, imported from 3 countries.
Vessels, Except Scrap imports of $207K in August 2026 ran 21% below the year-to-date monthly average of $262K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataCargo ships, tankers, ferries, offshore platforms, and other seagoing craft imported into the US — excluding vessels acquired solely for scrapping — represent high-value, low-frequency transactions that require careful attention to admissibility, flag-state documentation, and US Coast Guard vessel documentation requirements. The Jones Act's cabotage restrictions mean that foreign-built vessels imported for use in US domestic trade face significant operational limitations, making the intended deployment of an imported vessel a critical factor in the commercial decision. Classification under the HTS distinguishes vessel type and propulsion, and some categories may be subject to Section 232 considerations depending on steel and aluminum content.
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5 import shipments a month
End-Use codes describe different products on the import and export sides. Cross-direction exports are not shown for this slug.
Generally no. The Jones Act requires that vessels engaged in US coastwise trade be US-built, US-flagged, and US-crewed. A foreign-built vessel imported into the US is ineligible for coastwise trade unless a specific waiver is granted by the Maritime Administration, which is rarely approved.
Section 232 tariffs apply to steel and aluminum as materials, not to finished vessels as such. However, importers of vessels with significant steel or aluminum components should review whether any separately imported structural parts or replacement components trigger Section 232 exposure at the time of entry.
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Commodity 22200 · $207K of $146.7B
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Imports · August 2026
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Canada and Netherlands together supply 100% of it.
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$207KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.9M of Vessels, Except Scrap.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade, or the latest month was under $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.