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U.S. imports of tugs and pusher craft (HS 890400) totaled $278K in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Last updated: April 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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO | -- | $15.0M | +$15.0M |
| CONGO | -- | $1.0M | +$1.0M |
| CANADA | $278K | $258K | -$20K |
| BAHAMAS | -- | $450K | +$450K |
| VENEZUELA | -- | $255K | +$255K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8904000000 | TUGS AND PUSHER CRAFT | $278K | -- |
TUGS AND PUSHER CRAFT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8904000000 | TUGS AND PUSHER CRAFT | $17.0M |
TUGS AND PUSHER CRAFT
5 no
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -- | $16.5M | +$16.5M |
| Alabama | -- | $450K | +$450K |
| Washington | $278K | -- | -$278K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN CITY, LA | -- | $16.7M | +$16.7M |
| VESSELS UNDER OWN POWER | $278K | -- | -$278K |
| PORT HURON, MI | -- | $258K | +$258K |