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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of vessels including warships & lifeboats (nes) (SITC 79329) totaled $6.2M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Vessels Including Warships & Lifeboats (NES) 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. Vessels Including Warships & Lifeboats (NES) imports of $6.2M in April 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataWarships and lifeboats (other than rowing boats) anchor this residual vessel category, which captures military and quasi-military watercraft not classifiable under more specific SITC headings. Warship imports are subject to rigorous US government oversight, typically involving Department of Defense and State Department review, and may require export licenses from the country of origin under that nation's arms-export control regime. Lifeboats classified here are purpose-built safety craft — distinct from inflatable rafts covered separately — and must meet SOLAS or US Coast Guard approval standards when installed on regulated vessels. The NES designation means classification here requires confirming the vessel does not fit a more specific SITC heading.
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SITC 79329 covers rigid or semi-rigid lifeboats (other than rowing boats) that are purpose-built survival craft for ship installations, while SITC 79391 covers inflatable rafts. The material construction and deployment mechanism — rigid hull versus inflatable chamber — are the primary distinguishing factors for classification purposes.
Warship acquisitions generally require coordination with the Department of Defense and may involve State Department review under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) on the export side. The originating country's arms-export licensing requirements must also be satisfied before the vessel can be transferred to a US buyer.
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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