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HS 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
9
GST
10%
Chapter
89

HS Codes Under Heading 8905

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8905-10Dredgers:—0%
8905-10-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8905-10-90OtherNo0%
8905-20Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms:—0%
8905-20-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8905-20-90OtherNo0%
8905-90Other:—0%
8905-90-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8905-90-90OtherNo0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8905 products:

AgreementTypical RateCountries
ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement0%BRN, IDN, KHM, LAO, MMR, MYS, NZL, PHL, SGP, THA, VNM
Australia-Chile Free Trade Agreement0%CHL
Australia-Hong Kong Free Trade Agreement0%HKG
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%ARE
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement0%USA
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership0%BRN, CAN, CHL, JPN, MEX, MYS, NZL, PER, SGP, VNM, GBR
Indonesia-Australia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement0%IDN
Japan-Australia Economic Partnership Agreement0%JPN
Korea-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%KOR
Malaysia-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%MYS
Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership0%BRN, CHN, JPN, KHM, KOR, LAO, NZL, SGP, THA, VNM, IDN, PHL, MMR, MYS
Singapore-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%SGP
Thailand-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%THA
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Classification Guidance

Heading 8905 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 light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8905 (Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 15 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8905?

There are 9 statistical codes under heading 8905 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

Get the total landed cost for HS 8905 — duty, GST, IPC, and biosecurity included.

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Other Headings in Chapter 89

8901: Cruise ships, excursion boats,...8902: Fishing vessels; factory ships...8903: Yachts and other vessels for p...8904: Tugs and pusher craft8906: Other vessels, including warsh...8907: Other floating structures (for...8908: Vessels and other floating str...
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Tugs and pusher craft
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Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats