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HS code for boats

The HS code for boats is 8903 — Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes. Below are the specific codes and the UK, US and EU equivalents.

Specific HS codes for boats

8903.11 Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100kg
8903.12 Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), not designed to be used with a motor and unladen (net) weight not exceeding 100kg
8903.19 Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg
8903.21 Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length not exceeding 7.5m
8903.22 Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m
8903.23 Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 24m
8903.31 Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding 7.5m
8903.32 Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m
8903.33 Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 24m
8903.93 Vessels; (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length not exceeding 7.5m
8903.99 Vessels; (other than sailboats and motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 7.5m

boats codes by country

Region	Declarable codes under 8903
United Kingdom (UK)	12
United States (HTS)	52
European Union	12

Where it sits in the hierarchy

Chapter 89 — Ships, boats and floating structures → Heading 8903 — Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes

FAQ

What is the HS code for boats? The heading is 8903 (Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes); pick the specific subheading above that best matches your goods.

Is the code the same in the UK, US and EU? The first 6 digits are shared worldwide; the UK, US and EU each extend it to their own 8–10 digit codes — see the table above.

Also see: US HTS code for boats · UK commodity code for boats

Beta — data is for general reference only and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Always verify with the official customs authority before making import/export decisions.