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U.S. exports of cargo & multipurpose vessels, nesoi (HS 890190) totaled $1.3M in July 2026.
Cargo & Multipurpose Vessels, NESOI imports of $143K in July 2026 ran 43% below the year-to-date monthly average of $249K.
Last updated: July 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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3 shipments/mo
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$143KYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.3MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
destination
Jordan and Turks and Caicos Islands together take 68% of it.
customs district
origin
entry
rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8901900000 | Vessels,NESOI,for Transport of Persons/Goods | $143K | 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 | $1.3M |
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.
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Subheading 1 of 4 in heading 8901
Subheading 890190 · $143K of $143K