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U.S. imports of fishing vessels & factory ships (HS 890200) totaled $312K in May 2026, traded with 4 countries.
Importers of Fishing Vessels & Factory Ships paid $95K in duties in May 2026 — an effective duty rate of 35% on $270K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Fishing Vessels & Factory Ships imports of $312K in May 2026 ran 79% above the year-to-date monthly average of $175K.
Last updated: May 2026 dataVessels purpose-built for commercial fishing — including trawlers, longliners, and purse-seiners — as well as factory ships equipped to process or preserve catch at sea, are classified here under a single tariff line (8902000000). Canada and Brazil are the leading US import sources under this heading. Beyond customs entry, imported fishing vessels intended for US-flagged operation must comply with US Coast Guard documentation and safety standards, and any vessel used to harvest fish in US waters is subject to Magnuson-Stevens Act fishery management requirements, including vessel permit and documentation rules administered by NOAA Fisheries.
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Processing fish in the US EEZ aboard a foreign-built vessel is subject to Magnuson-Stevens Act restrictions and NOAA Fisheries permitting. Foreign-built vessels generally cannot engage in US fisheries without specific authorization, and the Jones Act may further restrict operations in US waters. Operators should consult maritime and fisheries counsel before importing a factory ship for US operations.
CBP typically applies transaction value based on the purchase price in a bona fide arm's-length sale. For used vessels, appraisers may scrutinize comparable sales data if the declared value appears inconsistent with market conditions. Canada's proximity and USMCA status do not eliminate the need for a formal entry, though USMCA origin may affect the applicable duty rate.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $270K | -- | -$270K |
| CANADA | $42K | $14K | -$28K |
| EL SALVADOR | -- | $8K | +$8K |
| GHANA | -- | $6K | +$6K |
| ST KITTS AND NEVIS | -- | -- | -- |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8902000000 | FISHNG VESSLS;FACTRY SHIPS FOR PROCS/PRESRVNG FISH | $278K | 3.51% | 10.04% | $10K |
FISHNG VESSLS;FACTRY SHIPS FOR PROCS/PRESRVNG FISH
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8902000000 | FISHNG VESSLS;FACTRY SHIPS FOR PROCS/PRESRVNG FISH | $28K |
FISHNG VESSLS;FACTRY SHIPS FOR PROCS/PRESRVNG FISH
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PLEAS/SPORT VESSELS, ROW BOATS ETC, NOT OVER 7.5 M
HS 890393
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH 7.5 M - 24 M
HS 890332
YACHTS, PLEAS/SPORT VESSELS, ROW BOATS, CANOES NES
HS 890399
LGHT VESSEL, FIRE FLOAT, FLOATING CRANES/DOCKS ETC
HS 890590
VESSELS,(INCLUD LIFEBOATS,OTHER THAN ROW BT),NESOI
HS 890690
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH NOT EXCEEDING 7.5 M
HS 890331
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $250K | $4K | -$246K |
| California | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| New York | -- | $10K | +$10K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOULTON, ME | $250K | -- | -$250K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | $28K | -- | -$28K |
| DETROIT, MI | -- | $14K | +$14K |