HS 8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
14
GST
10%
Chapter

HS Codes Under Heading 8901

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8901-10Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds:0%
8901-10-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8901-10-90OtherNo0%
8901-20Tankers:0%
8901-20-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8901-20-90OtherNo0%
8901-30Refrigerated vessels, other than those of subheading 8901.200%
8901-30-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8901-30-90OtherNo0%
8901-90Other vessels for the transport of goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods:0%
8901-90-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8901-90-90Other0%
8901-90-90Self transported goods (under own power)No0%
8901-90-90OtherNo0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8901 products:

Classification Guidance

Heading 8901 belongs to Chapter 89 in Section XVII (Vehicles, aircraft, vessels).

View Chapter 89 classification notes
Note 1. A hull, an unfinished or incomplete vessel, assembled, unassembled or disassembled, or a complete vessel unassembled or disassembled, is to be classified in 8906 if it does not have the essential character of a vessel of a particular kind.

Important

Rates shown are general (MFN) duty rates. Total landed cost includes GST (10% on CIF + duty), Import Processing Charge ($50-

92), and biosecurity levy ($46.20-$73.56). Goods valued under AUD
,000 may qualify for the Low Value Imported Goods threshold. Use the calculator for a complete breakdown.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the import duty on cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8901 (Cruise ships, excursion boats, ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 16 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8901?

There are 14 statistical codes under heading 8901 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 8901 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

Other Headings in Chapter 89