HSN Codes · Chapter 89: Ships and Floating Structures

HSN Code 8901

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

Typical GST rate

Varies

Depends on sub-classification

Type

Goods

HSN classification

Code level

4-digit

Heading

Reading code 8901

The first two digits (89) place this code in chapter 89 — Ships and Floating Structures. As a 4-digit heading it groups a whole product family; 6 and 8-digit codes underneath it get more specific. Remember: you can never invent a shorter code by truncating a longer one — only codes that exist in the official tariff are valid.

Ships, boats, ferries, and floating structures.

More specific codes under 8901

  • 890110 — Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry-boats of all kinds
  • 89011010 — Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry-boats of all kinds — ships
  • 89011020 — Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry-boats of all kinds — launches
  • 89011030 — Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry-boats of all kinds — boats
  • 89011040 — Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry-boats of all kinds — barges
  • 89011090 — Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons, ferry-boats of all kinds — other
  • 890120 — Cruise ships, excursion boats , ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods — tankers
  • 89012000 — Cruise ships, excursion boats , ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods — tankers — tankers
  • 890130 — Refrigerated vessels, other than those of sub heading 8901 19
  • 89013000 — Refrigerated vessels, other than those of sub-heading 8901 19

Frequently asked questions

The GST rate under 8901 depends on the specific item and applicable notifications. Check the classification with our HSN code finder and confirm the rate before invoicing.
Businesses with annual aggregate turnover of ₹5 crore or more must report at least 6 digits on e-invoices and e-way bills; below ₹5 crore, 4 digits is the B2B minimum. Exports require 8 digits.
Every line item on a GST tax invoice carries its HSN code alongside the description, quantity, taxable value, and tax breakup. The code also flows into your GSTR-1 HSN summary and e-way bills.

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