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U.S. imports of non-warship vessels including lifeboats (excl. rowboats), nesoi (HS 890690) totaled $6.2M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Non-Warship Vessels Including Lifeboats (Excl. Rowboats), NESOI paid $130K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Non-Warship Vessels Including Lifeboats (Excl. Rowboats), NESOI imports of $6.2M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataCovering a broad residual category of civilian vessels, this heading splits at the 10-digit level between ships' hulls (8906900010) and all other non-rowboat vessels including lifeboats (8906900090). Mexico and Canada together account for a significant share of US imports under this heading, reflecting integrated North American shipbuilding and repair supply chains. Lifeboats classified here must meet SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) standards when used on commercial vessels, and importers should verify Coast Guard type-approval status before entry.
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SOLAS lifeboats must carry type-approval certificates from a recognized classification society, and the US Coast Guard may require evidence of compliance with 46 CFR regulations for lifesaving appliances. Importers should confirm that the foreign manufacturer holds a valid USCG-accepted type approval before shipment to avoid costly delays at entry.
Yes, incomplete or unfinished ship hulls that have the essential character of a vessel but lack propulsion machinery or full outfitting are classified under 8906900010. The classification depends on the degree of completion; hulls that are merely steel plate assemblies without vessel form may instead fall under Chapter 73 steel structures. A binding ruling from CBP is recommended for borderline cases.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAIWAN | $15K | $6.6M | +$6.6M |
| MEXICO | $4.8M | $33K | -$4.8M |
| INDIA | -- | $3.7M | +$3.7M |
| AUSTRALIA | -- | $2.1M | +$2.1M |
| PHILIPPINES | -- | $1.5M | +$1.5M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8906900010 | SHIPS' HULLS | $4.6M | 10.00% | $9K |
| 8906900090 | VESSELS INCLUDING LIFEBOATS (NOT ROW BOATS), NESOI | $1.5M | 10.17% | $121K |
SHIPS' HULLS
VESSELS INCLUDING LIFEBOATS (NOT ROW BOATS), NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8906900090 | VESSELS INCLUDING LIFEBOATS (NOT ROW BOATS), NESOI | $18.4M |
| 8906900010 | SHIPS' HULLS | $262K |
VESSELS INCLUDING LIFEBOATS (NOT ROW BOATS), NESOI
3.0K no
SHIPS' HULLS
26 t
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
MOTORBOATS OF A LENGTH NOT EXCEEDING 7.5 M
HS 890331
SAILBOATS OF A LENGTH 7.5 M - 24 M
HS 890322
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $13K | $5.0M | +$5.0M |
| Connecticut | $33K | $3.7M | +$3.6M |
| Wisconsin | $3.5M | -- | -$3.5M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | -- | $4.5M | +$4.5M |
| LONG BEACH, CA | -- | $4.1M | +$4.1M |
| NEW YORK, NY | -- | $3.7M | +$3.7M |