HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8902.00 – Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products
HS code 8902.00 is the 6-digit subheading for fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels, for processing or preserving fishery products. It is used for trawlers, purse seiners, longliners, factory trawlers and tuna seiners.
What HS 8902.00 covers
This HS code covers vessels specifically designed for commercial fishing operations, including trawlers, purse seiners, and longliners, as well as 'factory ships' equipped for processing or preserving fishery products at sea. These highly specialized vessels are crucial to the global seafood industry, enabling large-scale harvesting and initial processing of marine resources. Major fishing corporations, national fishing fleets, and seafood processing companies are the primary importers and operators. Key considerations in this trade include advanced fishing gear and navigation technology, on-board processing and freezing capabilities, and adherence to international fishing quotas and sustainability regulations. The market is influenced by global seafood demand, resource management policies, and technological advancements in marine harvesting.
- Covers
- Trawlers
- Purse seiners
- Longliners
- Factory trawlers
- Tuna seiners
- Crab boats
- Freezer trawlers
- Research fishing vessels
- Examples
- FV Cornelia Marie (crab boat)
- Atlantic Dawn (factory trawler)
- Eemshaven (trawler)
- Icelandic fishing vessels
- Russian factory ships
Codes often confused with 8902.00
Common mistake. These vessels are distinct from general cargo ships (890190) even if they transport fish, as their primary design is for catching and processing. Pleasure fishing boats fall under 8903.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 890200, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 890200 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 27% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Vanuatu, with about 14% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $403M 27% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $378M 26% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $221M 15% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Vanuatu* ~$183M 14% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 2 Denmark $154M 12% of world imports
- 3 Kiribati* ~$108M 8.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8902.00 2
Brazil splits HS 8902.00 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8902.00.10 Fishing and fish-processing vessels, 35 m or moreDe comprimento, de proa a popa, igual ou superior a 35 m
- 8902.00.90 Fishing and fish-processing vessels under 35 mOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 89.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8902.00
What is HS code 890200?
HS code 890200 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products. This HS code covers vessels specifically designed for commercial fishing operations, including trawlers, purse seiners, and longliners, as well as 'factory ships' equipped for processing or preserving fishery products at sea. These highly specialized vessels are crucial to the global seafood industry, enabling large-scale harvesting and initial processing of marine resources. Major fishing corporations, national fishing fleets, and seafood processing companies are the primary importers and operators. Key considerations in this trade include advanced fishing gear and navigation technology, on-board processing and freezing capabilities, and adherence to international fishing quotas and sustainability regulations. The market is influenced by global seafood demand, resource management policies, and technological advancements in marine harvesting.
What products fall under HS code 890200?
Trawlers, purse seiners, longliners, factory trawlers, tuna seiners, crab boats, freezer trawlers, research fishing vessels
What are common misclassifications for HS code 890200?
These vessels are distinct from general cargo ships (890190) even if they transport fish, as their primary design is for catching and processing. Pleasure fishing boats fall under 8903.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 890200?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 890200 in UN Comtrade data were China ($403M, 27% of world exports), Türkiye ($378M) and Denmark ($221M). World exports came to about $1.5B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 890200?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 890200 in UN Comtrade data were Vanuatu (about $183M, 14% of world imports), Denmark ($154M) and Kiribati (about $108M). World imports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 890200 structured?
HS code 890200 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (89) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 890200?
Brazil splits HS code 890200 into 2 NCM codes: 8902.00.10 (Fishing and fish-processing vessels, 35 m or more), 8902.00.90 (Fishing and fish-processing vessels under 35 m). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.