Chapter 8901 — Customs Tariff Headings

8901.20Tankers

8901.30.00Refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.20

8901.90Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods

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Products classified under Tariff item 89.01

Icon of the Seas Cruise Ship

The Icon of the Seas is a large cruise ship built by Royal Caribbean, designed primarily for passenger transport and entertainment with amenities such as water parks and theaters. It falls under tariff item 8901.10.10 because its dimensions exceed a length of 294.13 meters and a beam of 32.31 meters, making it a vessel of a particular kind under heading 89.06.

Norwegian Bliss Cruise Ship

The Norwegian Bliss is a Breakaway Plus-class cruise ship designed for Alaska and Caribbean voyages, with passenger-focused amenities like go-karts and laser tag. It qualifies for tariff item 8901.10.10 as its dimensions exceed the specified length of 294.13 meters and beam of 32.31 meters, classifying it as a vessel of a particular kind.

Pride of America Cruise Ship

The Pride of America is a U.S.-flagged cruise ship sailing Hawaiian islands, designed for leisure travel with onboard dining and activities. It falls under tariff item 8901.10.10 because its dimensions exceed the length of 294.13 meters and beam of 32.31 meters, making it a vessel of a particular kind for person transport.

Queen Mary 2 Ocean Liner

The Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner functioning as a luxury cruise ship for passenger voyages, with dimensions exceeding the specified length and beam. It is classified under tariff item 8901.10.10 as a vessel of a particular kind, given its size and principal design for person transport.

BC Ferries Coastal Class Ferry

The BC Ferries Coastal Class Ferry is a large double-ended roll-on/roll-off ferry designed to transport vehicles and foot passengers on coastal routes. It falls under tariff item 8901.10.90 as a ferry-boat principally designed for the transport of persons, despite having vehicle decks, because its primary purpose is passenger conveyance.

Disney Wish Cruise Ship

The Disney Wish is a cruise ship designed primarily for passenger entertainment and transport, featuring Broadway-style shows and family-oriented amenities. It is classified under tariff item 8901.10.90 as a cruise ship principally designed for the transport of persons, as its core function is carrying passengers on leisure voyages.

Star Ferry Harbour Excursion Boat

The Star Ferry Harbour Excursion Boat is a double-ended vessel offering short harbor crossings and tourist excursions for passengers in Hong Kong. It falls under tariff item 8901.10.90 as an excursion boat or ferry principally designed for the transport of persons, given its passenger-focused operation.

Staten Island Ferry Boat

The Staten Island Ferry Boat is a double-ended ferry providing free public transport across New York Harbor for commuters. It is classified under tariff item 8901.10.90 as a ferry-boat principally designed for the transport of persons, as its primary function is passenger conveyance.

Sydney Harbour Ferry

The Sydney Harbour Ferry is a freshwater-class ferry transporting commuters and tourists across Sydney Harbour. It falls under tariff item 8901.10.90 as a ferry-boat principally designed for the transport of persons, given its high-volume passenger service and iconic design.

Venice Vaporetto Water Bus

The Venice Vaporetto Water Bus is a large canal boat used as a public water bus for mass passenger transit in Venice. It is classified under tariff item 8901.10.90 as a similar vessel principally designed for the transport of persons, like ferry-boats, given its high-capacity passenger role.

Crude Oil Tanker VLCC

A Very Large Crude Carrier (VLCC) designed for transporting large volumes of unrefined crude oil across oceans. This vessel exceeds the specified dimensions of 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, making it a large-scale tanker for bulk liquid cargo transport.

LNG Carrier Q-Max

A Q-Max class tanker for liquefied natural gas with spherical Moss-type tanks, up to 266,000 m³ capacity. This vessel exceeds the specified dimensions of 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, and is designed for cryogenic liquid goods transport with boil-off gas reliquefaction systems.

Panamax LPG Carrier

A Panamax-sized tanker for liquefied petroleum gases like propane and butane, featuring pressurized spherical tanks. This vessel exceeds the specified dimensions of 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, and is designed for the transport of gas goods.

Product Oil Tanker Aframax

An Aframax tanker sized for refined petroleum products like gasoline and diesel, typically 80,000-120,000 DWT. This vessel exceeds the specified dimensions of 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, and features multiple segregated cargo tanks for transporting various goods.

Suezmax Crude Tanker

A Suezmax crude tanker with a capacity of 150,000-200,000 DWT, designed for transit through the Suez Canal. Its dimensions exceed the specified length of 294.13 m and beam of 32.31 m, qualifying it as a large tanker for transporting crude oil.

Asphalt Bitumen Tanker

An asphalt bitumen tanker is a specialized vessel designed to transport hot asphalt and bitumen, featuring insulated tanks and heating systems to keep the cargo viscous and prevent solidification during voyages. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for the transport of goods, specifically petroleum-derived products, and does not meet the dimensional criteria of the sibling item.

Chemical Tanker IMO II Type

A chemical tanker IMO II Type is a medium-sized vessel designed to transport parcel chemicals and acids, with coated tanks and specialized equipment for hazardous liquids. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for the transport of goods, as it does not meet the size threshold of the sibling item.

Fuel Oil Bunker Tanker

A Fuel Oil Bunker Tanker is a vessel designed for delivering ship fuel with quick discharge capabilities. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for the transport of goods, specifically fuel oil, and does not meet the dimensional criteria of the sibling item.

Handysize Product Tanker

A Handysize Product Tanker is a small tanker of 30,000-50,000 DWT designed for short-sea transport of refined products. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for versatile goods transport, with high maneuverability for ports, and is not covered by the sibling item due to its smaller size.

Methanol Carrier

A Methanol Carrier is a tanker equipped with deepwell pumps for transporting methanol, a chemical. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for goods transport, specifically chemicals, and is not classified under the sibling item unless it exceeds the specified dimensions.

Molasses Tanker

A Molasses Tanker is a vessel designed for transporting sticky molasses, featuring heating tanks to maintain fluidity. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for goods transport, and does not meet the dimensional criteria of the sibling item.

MR Tanker Medium Range

An MR Tanker Medium Range is a tanker of 40,000 DWT designed for transporting clean or dirty products. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for goods transport, and is not covered by the sibling item due to its size.

Phosphate Slurry Tanker

A Phosphate Slurry Tanker is a vessel for transporting phosphate slurry, featuring abrasion-resistant coatings. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for goods transport, and is not classified under the sibling item unless it exceeds the specified dimensions.

Vegetable Oil Tanker

A Vegetable Oil Tanker is a stainless steel vessel for edible oils like palm and soybean oil, with deep cleaning systems for food safety. It is classified under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for liquid goods transport, not limited to petroleum, and does not meet the sibling item's dimensional criteria.

Wine Tanker Stainless

A Wine Tanker Stainless is a stainless steel tanker for bulk wine transport with temperature control. It falls under tariff item 8901.20.90 as a tanker for liquid goods transport, and is not classified under the sibling item unless it exceeds the specified dimensions.

Dairy Product Reefer

A refrigerated vessel purpose-built for transporting dairy products such as butter, cheese, and milk powder. It features humidity control systems to maintain product quality during ocean transit, qualifying it as a refrigerated vessel other than a cruise ship under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Flower Transport Reefer

A refrigerated vessel designed for transporting cut flowers and plants, featuring modified atmosphere packaging holds to extend freshness. This non-cruise ship is dedicated to cargo transport and falls under tariff item 8901.30.00 for refrigerated vessels other than cruise ships.

Frozen Fish Carrier

An ocean-going vessel equipped with blast freezers and insulated holds for transporting frozen seafood from fishing grounds to markets. It is a refrigerated cargo ship, not a cruise vessel, and thus classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Fruit Juice Tanker

A specialized refrigerated tanker ship for bulk transport of fruit juices and concentrates at controlled temperatures. Its dedicated refrigeration tanks make it a refrigerated vessel for cargo, not a cruise ship, under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Meat Reefer Ship

A refrigerated bulk carrier optimized for chilled and frozen meat transport with multi-temperature zones. As a non-cruise refrigerated vessel for goods, it falls under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Multi-Temp Produce Carrier

A vessel with multiple refrigerated compartments for carrying various fruits and vegetables at different temperatures. It is a non-cruise refrigerated transport ship, classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Pharmaceutical Reefer Vessel

A highly specialized refrigerated ship for temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals and vaccines with ultra-precise temperature control. It is a non-cruise refrigerated transport vessel, falling under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Reefer Container Ship

A large ocean-going vessel designed for transporting perishable goods in refrigerated containers, maintaining temperatures from -30°C to +30°C. It is a refrigerated cargo ship, not a cruise vessel, and is classified under tariff item 8901.30.00.

Barge-Carrying Ship

> A LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) vessel is a specialized cargo ship designed to carry loaded barges (lighters) as cargo for ocean transport. It is equipped with a gantry crane to load and unload barges, and has accommodations for the crew. This vessel is used for the transport of goods (the barges) and persons (the crew), and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Coaster Cargo Ship

> A coaster cargo ship is a small coastal vessel designed for short-haul transport of general goods between ports, with accommodations for crew and limited passengers. It is used for the transport of goods and persons, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Heavy Cargo Barge Carrier

> A heavy cargo barge carrier is a ship designed to transport heavy barges or pontoons across oceans, with accommodations for the crew. It is used for the transport of goods (the barges) and persons, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Livestock Carrier Ship

> A livestock carrier ship is a vessel designed for transporting live animals such as sheep and cattle as cargo, with veterinary facilities and crew accommodations. It is used for the transport of goods (livestock) and persons, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Mixed Freight and Passenger Steamer

> A mixed freight and passenger steamer is a classic vessel designed for transporting freight and passengers on rivers or seas, with accommodations for both. It is used for the transport of goods and persons, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Passenger-Cargo Ferry

> A passenger-cargo ferry is a ferry boat equipped to carry both passengers and vehicles or goods across short sea routes or inland waterways. It is used for the transport of persons and goods, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Short Sea Trader Vessel

> A short sea trader vessel is a feeder ship designed for short-sea transport of goods and persons between nearby ports. It is used for the transport of goods and persons, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Supply Vessel for Offshore Platforms

> A supply vessel for offshore platforms (PSV) is a platform supply vessel that transports goods like drilling supplies to oil rigs, carrying crew. It is used for the transport of goods and persons, and does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind, so it is classified as an open vessel under this tariff item.

Con-Ro Combination Ship

A Con-Ro combination ship is a hybrid cargo vessel designed to transport both containerized goods and rolling cargo such as vehicles or trailers, with crew accommodations aboard. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.91 as an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons' when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, making it a large ocean-going vessel.

Container Roll-on Roll-off Ship

A Container Roll-on Roll-off (ConRo) ship is a large ocean-going vessel designed to transport containerized cargo using roll-on/roll-off technology, with capacity for both goods and limited passengers. It qualifies under tariff item 8901.90.91 when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, as it is an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons'.

General Cargo Freighter

A general cargo freighter is an ocean vessel designed for break-bulk cargo such as crates, machinery, and packaged goods, with crew quarters for persons. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.91 as an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons' when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, indicating a very large vessel.

Multi-Purpose Heavy Lift Vessel

A multi-purpose heavy lift vessel is a specialized ship for transporting oversized cargo like wind turbine blades or heavy machinery, with onboard crew and occasional passengers. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.91 as an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons' when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, making it a very large heavy lift carrier.

Project Cargo Carrier

A project cargo carrier is a vessel designed for oversized project cargo such as turbines, reactors, or other large industrial equipment, with crew accommodations. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.91 as an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons' when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, indicating a large-scale carrier.

Timber Carrier Ship

A timber carrier ship is a bulk timber transport vessel with high freeboard for log decks, carrying crew. It falls under tariff item 8901.90.91 as an 'other vessel for the transport of goods and persons' when its dimensions exceed 294.13 m in length and 32.31 m in beam, making it a very large timber carrier.