U.S. exports of Dredgers (HS 890510) totaled $23.0M in August 2026.
Importers of Dredgers paid $12K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 3.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Dredgers imports of $376K in August 2026 ran 42% above the year-to-date monthly average of $264K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataDredging vessels — including cutter suction, trailing suction hopper, and mechanical bucket dredgers — are specialized capital equipment used in port maintenance, waterway deepening, and coastal construction projects. A single tariff line (8905100000) covers all dredger imports, and Canada leads supply, reflecting cross-border infrastructure project activity. Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, and Germany also supply this segment, with the Netherlands and Belgium historically dominant in large trailing suction hopper dredger construction globally. Given the high unit values and project-specific procurement typical of dredgers, importers frequently explore temporary importation bond (TIB) or vessel-specific duty provisions when the vessel will return abroad after a defined project.
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Temporary importation under bond (TIB) under HTS Chapter 98 may be available for vessels imported for a specific, time-limited purpose and intended for re-exportation. However, the Jones Act and related statutes also restrict dredging in US navigable waters to US-built, US-flagged vessels in certain circumstances. Importers and project operators should consult both a licensed customs broker and maritime counsel to assess duty and operational eligibility before contracting.
Dredgers are classified under heading 8905 based on their primary function of excavating and removing material from the seabed or riverbed. Crane barges, pipe-laying vessels, and other floating work platforms generally fall under HTS 8905 as well, but in different subheadings. The key classification criterion is the vessel's principal designed function; a vessel that dredges incidentally but is primarily a crane platform may not qualify as a dredger. CBP binding rulings are advisable for multi-function work vessels.
Subheading 1 of 3 in heading 8905
Subheading 890510 · $23.0M of $27.4M
ImportsExports
Imports
$376KYoY · free account
Exports
$23.0MYoY · free account
Low of 9 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.5M of Dredgers and exported $69.6M.
Through August 2026 · imports 9 of 12 months reported, exports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8905100000 | Dredgers | $376K | 3.25% | 100.00% | $12K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8905100000 | Dredgers | $23.0M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Philippines together take 100% of it.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 3.25% of imports for consumption.