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HS 8908: Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up

General Rate
0%
Sub-codes
1
GST
10%
Chapter
89

HS Codes Under Heading 8908

CodeDescriptionUnitGeneral Rate
8908-00-00VESSELS AND OTHER FLOATING STRUCTURES FOR BREAKING UPNo0%

FTA Preferential Rates

These Free Trade Agreements may offer reduced duty rates for HS 8908 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-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement0%IND
Australia-New Zealand Closer Economic Relations Trade Agreement0%NZL
Australia-United Kingdom Free Trade Agreement0%GBR
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 8908 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 vessels and other floating structures for breaking up in Australia?

The general (MFN) duty rate for HS 8908 (Vessels and other floating structures for breaking up) is 0%. Preferential rates may be available under 14 Free Trade Agreements.

How many sub-codes are under HS heading 8908?

There are 1 statistical codes under heading 8908 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...8906: Other vessels, including warsh...8907: Other floating structures (for...
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8907
Other floating structures (for example, rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing-stages, buoys and beacons)
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