U.S. exports of Non-Warship Vessels Including Lifeboats (Excl. Rowboats), NESOI (HS 890690) totaled $25.8M in August 2026.
Importers of Non-Warship Vessels Including Lifeboats (Excl. Rowboats), NESOI paid $100K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 1.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Non-Warship Vessels Including Lifeboats (Excl. Rowboats), NESOI imports of $9.0M in August 2026 ran 55% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.8M.
Last updated: August 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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148 import shipments a month
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$9.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$25.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $64.1M of Non-Warship Vessels Including Lifeboats (Excl. Rowboats), NESOI and exported $282.0M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 8906
Subheading 890690 · $25.8M of $25.8M
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8906900090 | Vessels Including Lifeboats (Not Row Boats), NESOI | $4.3M | 1.67% | 15.95% | $72K |
| 8906900010 | Ships' Hulls | $4.1M | 0.67% | 3.24% | $28K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8906900090 | Vessels Including Lifeboats (Not Row Boats), NESOI | $25.6M |
| 8906900010 | Ships' Hulls | $168K |
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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Taiwan and Belgium together take 57% of it.
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rate provision · imports
84.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.18% of imports for consumption.