U.S. exports of Tugs and Pusher Craft (HS 890400) totaled $306K in August 2026, exported to 1 country.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTugboats and pusher craft are purpose-built commercial workhorses used for harbor maneuvering, river barge operations, and offshore towing — a fundamentally different commercial context from the pleasure-craft headings that surround them in Chapter 89. A single 10-digit tariff line (8904000000) covers all imports, and Canada is the leading supplier, a position consistent with the integrated North American inland waterway and port infrastructure market. Germany and France also supply this segment, typically with higher-specification harbor and ocean-going tugs. Importers should note that commercially operated vessels may be subject to US Coast Guard documentation requirements separate from customs entry.
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Yes, significantly. The Jones Act restricts coastwise towing — moving a vessel or tow between US points — to US-built, US-flagged, and US-crewed vessels. A foreign-built tug imported into the United States cannot engage in domestic coastwise towing without a coastwise endorsement, which requires US-build status. Operators planning to use an imported tug in US domestic waters should consult maritime counsel before purchase and importation.
A pusher craft is designed to propel barges or other vessels by pushing from behind, while a tugboat typically tows or maneuvers by pulling. Both are captured under the single tariff line 8904000000 and receive identical duty treatment. The distinction matters operationally and for US Coast Guard documentation, but not for HTS classification or duty calculation.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 8904
Subheading 890400 · $306K of $306K
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Low of 3 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. exported $22.6M of Tugs and Pusher Craft.
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 3 of 12 months reported, exports 7 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8904000000 | Tugs and Pusher Craft | — | -- | -- |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8904000000 | Tugs and Pusher Craft | $306K |
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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Guyana and Canada together take 100% of it.
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None recorded for this period.