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HS 8906: Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
6
GST
10%
Chapter
89

HS Codes Under Heading 8906

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8906-10Warships:—0%
8906-10-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8906-10-90OtherNo0%
8906-90Other:—0%
8906-90-10Not exceeding 150 gross construction tonsNo5%
8906-90-90OtherNo0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8906 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-India Economic Cooperation and Trade AgreementexcludedIND
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
China-Australia Free Trade Agreement0%CHN
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 8906 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 other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8906 (Other vessels, including warships and lifeboats other than rowing boats) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 17 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8906?

There are 6 statistical codes under heading 8906 in the Australian tariff schedule. See the full table below for rates and descriptions.

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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 craft8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dr...8907: Other floating structures (for...8908: Vessels and other floating str...
Previous Heading
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
Next Heading
8907
Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing-stages, buoys and beacons)