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U.S. imports of cargo & multipurpose vessels, nesoi (HS 890190) totaled $315K in April 2026, traded with 2 countries.
Cargo & Multipurpose Vessels, NESOI imports of $315K in April 2026 ran 11% above the year-to-date monthly average of $284K.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBulk carriers, container ships, general cargo vessels, and multipurpose ships not more specifically classified elsewhere in heading 8901 all enter under a single 10-digit line (8901900000). Canada and the Netherlands are the leading US import sources under this heading, with South Korea and Japan also significant — reflecting both geographic proximity and the dominance of East Asian and European shipyards in commercial vessel construction. Importers acquiring vessels through foreign shipyards should be aware that Jones Act restrictions preclude foreign-built tonnage from US domestic coastwise trade, a factor that heavily influences whether a vessel is imported as merchandise or delivered directly to an international registry.
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Yes, if the vessel is imported into the US as merchandise (e.g., delivered to a US port for documentation or reflagging), a formal CBP entry is required. If the vessel is delivered abroad and never enters US waters as an article of commerce, no customs entry is needed, though the owner must still comply with US Coast Guard documentation requirements for US-flagged vessels.
Foreign-built vessels cannot engage in US coastwise trade regardless of subsequent ownership changes, so their resale value in the US market is largely tied to international route operations. Buyers seeking vessels for domestic US trade must source US-built tonnage, which commands a significant price premium due to limited domestic shipyard capacity.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| CANADA | $315K | $16K | -$299K |
| BELGIUM | -- | $295K | +$295K |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC | -- | $24K | +$24K |
| SWEDEN | -- | -- | -- |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901900000 | VESSELS,NESOI,FOR TRANSPORT OF PERSONS/GOODS | $315K | 10.00% | $2K |
VESSELS,NESOI,FOR TRANSPORT OF PERSONS/GOODS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8901900000 | VESSELS,NESOI,FOR TRANSPORT OF PERSONS/GOODS | $1.6M |
VESSELS,NESOI,FOR TRANSPORT OF PERSONS/GOODS
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| California | -- | $295K | +$295K |
| Virginia | $150K | -- | -$150K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MORGAN CITY, LA | -- | $1.3M | +$1.3M |
| VESSELS UNDER OWN POWER | $315K | -- | -$315K |
| LONG BEACH, CA | -- | $295K | +$295K |