Passenger-Cargo Ferry
A ferry boat equipped to carry both passengers and vehicles or goods across short sea routes or inland waterways. Classified under HTS 8901.90.00.00 for its dual purpose of transporting persons and goods, excluding pure excursion or cruise vessels. Features include vehicle decks and passenger cabins.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If primarily for excursion or sightseeing with minimal cargo space
Ferries with essential character as excursion boats for leisure fall under 8901.10.
If for disassembled ferry hulls or incomplete structures
Unfinished or disassembled vessels lacking complete transport character go to 8906 per chapter notes.
If designed exclusively as a pure ferry-boat without significant cargo hold
Pure passenger ferries without goods transport capability are in 8901.30.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include passenger capacity and cargo deck specs in entry docs to distinguish from pure ferries under 8901.10
• Ensure compliance with IMO passenger safety standards and provide stability certificates
• Avoid pitfalls by labeling as 'mixed-use' if over 50% capacity for goods to prevent duty reclassification
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Container Roll-on Roll-off Ship
A large ocean-going vessel designed primarily for transporting containerized cargo using roll-on/roll-off technology, with capacity for both goods and limited passengers. It falls under HTS 8901.90.00.00 as a vessel for the transport of goods and both persons and goods, distinct from pure tankers or bulk carriers. These ships feature ramps for vehicle and container loading.
Coaster Cargo Ship
A small coastal vessel for short-haul transport of general goods between ports, carrying crew and limited passengers. Classified in HTS 8901.90.00.00 as 'other' for mixed persons/goods transport, not ocean-going giants. Typically under 500 GRT with tween decks.
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Platform supply vessel (PSV) transporting goods like drilling supplies to oil rigs, carrying crew. HTS 8901.90.00.00 for goods and persons transport in offshore ops. Features dynamic positioning and cargo tanks.
Barge-Carrying Ship
LASH (Lighter Aboard Ship) vessel that loads barges as cargo for ocean transport, with persons aboard. Under HTS 8901.90.00.00 as other goods transport vessel. Deck-strengthened for barge stacks.
Livestock Carrier Ship
Vessel for transporting live animals as cargo (sheep, cattle), with veterinary facilities and crew. HTS 8901.90.00.00 for goods (livestock) and persons. Ventilated holds and ramps.
Timber Carrier Ship
Bulk timber transport vessel with high freeboard for log decks, carrying crew. Classified HTS 8901.90.00.00 as other goods vessel. Shaped holds for lumber.