Harmonized System Codes • Schedule B • Harmonized Commodity Description

HS Code 89039990: Vessels, Yachts, and Other Vessels for Pleasure or Sports

The HS Code 89039990 refers to vessels, yachts, and other vessels used for pleasure or sports that are not specified elsewhere. This code is used to classify and categorize these products for international trade and customs purposes.

These vessels are designed and used primarily for recreational purposes, such as pleasure cruises, water sports, and leisure activities. They are not intended for commercial or industrial use. The code covers a wide range of vessels, including motorized boats, sailboats, yachts, and other types of recreational watercraft.

When importing or exporting these vessels, it is important to be aware of the tariff rates and special preference programs associated with the HS Code 89039990. The bound or most-favored-nation (MFN) duty rate for these products is 1%. This means that whenever a country lowers a trade barrier or opens up a market, it must do so for the same goods or services from all its trading partners.

However, there are several special tariff preference programs that provide duty-free treatment for vessels classified under HS Code 89039990. These programs include:

• Generalized System of Preferences (GSP): This program offers duty-free treatment for eligible products imported from developing countries.
• Australia Special Rate: Australia has a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• Bahrain Special Rate: Bahrain offers a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• NAFTA for Canada: Under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), vessels imported from Canada are eligible for duty-free treatment.
• Chile Special Rate: Chile has a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• Caribbean Basin Initiative (CBI): This program provides duty-free treatment for vessels imported from certain countries in the Caribbean region.
• Israel Special Rate: Israel offers duty-free treatment for vessels imported from certain countries.
• Andean Trade Preference Act (ATPA): This program provides duty-free treatment for vessels imported from certain countries in the Andean region.
• Jordan Special Rate: Jordan has a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• Morocco Special Rate: Morocco offers a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• NAFTA for Mexico: Under NAFTA, vessels imported from Mexico are eligible for duty-free treatment.
• Oman Special Rate: Oman has a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• Dominican Republic-Central American Special Rate (DR-CAFTA): This program provides duty-free treatment for vessels imported from certain countries in the Dominican Republic and Central America.
• Peru Special Rate: Peru offers a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.
• Singapore Special Rate: Singapore has a special rate for vessels imported from certain countries.

When it comes to the quantity unit, vessels classified under HS Code 89039990 are measured in numbers (NO). This unit represents the number of individual vessels being imported or exported.

Now, let's take a look at the importing and exporting US states for vessels under HS Code 89039990:

Importing US States

• Rhode Island
• Georgia
• Rhode Island

Exporting US States

• New Hampshire
• Vermont
• Vermont
• Minnesota
• Minnesota
• Minnesota
• Minnesota
• Minnesota
• Puerto Rico
• North Carolina
• District of Columbia
• Virgin Islands
• Mississippi
• Florida
• Rhode Island
• Virgin Islands

These states are involved in either importing or exporting vessels under HS Code 89039990, indicating the popularity and demand for recreational vessels in these regions.

HS Code 89039990 encompasses vessels, yachts, and other vessels used for pleasure or sports. It is important to be aware of the tariff rates and special preference programs associated with this code when importing or exporting these products. The quantity unit for these vessels is measured in numbers (NO). The list of importing and exporting US states provides insight into the market for recreational vessels in different regions.