Harmonized System
U.S. exports of Cargo & Multipurpose Vessels, NESOI (HS 890190) totaled $775K in August 2026.
Cargo & Multipurpose Vessels, NESOI imports of $207K in August 2026 ran 15% below the year-to-date monthly average of $244K.
Last updated: August 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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5 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8901
Subheading 890190 · $775K of $847K
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901900000 | Vessels, NESOI, For Transport of Persons/Goods | $207K | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8901900000 | Vessels, NESOI, For Transport of Persons/Goods | $775K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$207KYoY · free account
Exports
$775KYoY · free account
Low of 11 reported months · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.7M of Cargo & Multipurpose Vessels, NESOI and exported $150.8M.
Through August 2026 · imports 11 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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Canada and Mexico together take 75% of it.
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.