HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8903.11 – Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100kg

HS code 8903.11 is the 6-digit subheading for yachts and other vessels, for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100kg. It is used for inflatable dinghies with transom, rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) under 100kg, inflatable sport boats, motorized inflatable tenders and portable fishing inflatables.

What HS 8903.11 covers

This HS code targets small, lightweight inflatable pleasure craft, including Rigid Hull Inflatables (RIBs), specifically designed to be fitted with a motor, and with an unladen weight not exceeding 100kg. These vessels are highly popular for recreational activities due to their portability, ease of storage, and versatility as tenders for larger yachts, fishing boats in calm waters, or general leisure craft. The market primarily consists of individual consumers, small marine businesses, and rental operations seeking convenient and affordable boating options. Key aspects include durable material construction, compatibility with small outboard motors, and compliance with safety standards for recreational use. Their compact nature makes them ideal for transport and quick deployment.

Covers
  • Inflatable dinghies with transom
  • Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) under 100kg
  • Inflatable sport boats
  • Motorized inflatable tenders
  • Portable fishing inflatables
Examples
  • Zodiac Cadet 270
  • Highfield CL290
  • Achilles LSI-104
  • Bombard Commando 3
  • Walker Bay Genesis 270

Codes often confused with 8903.11

Common mistake. This code is differentiated from 890312 by being designed for a motor, and from 890319 by its unladen weight not exceeding 100kg. Non-inflatable boats are classified elsewhere in 8903.

8903.12Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), not designed to be used with a motor and unladen (net) weight not exceeding 100kg8903.19Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg89.03Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, rowing boats and canoes

Top exporters and importers of HS code 890311, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 890311 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 49% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 26% 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. 1 China $49M
  2. 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$8.0M
  3. 3 Ukraine* ~$6.0M

World total: $101M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $29M
  2. 2 France $8.4M
  3. 3 Tanzania $8.0M

World total: $111M 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 code for 8903.11

Brazil does not split HS 8903.11: its NCM code is 8903.11.00.

  1. 8903.11.00 Motor-ready inflatable boats, up to 100 kg unladenEquipados com um motor ou concebidos para comportá-lo, de peso vazio (sem carga) sem motor não superior a 100 kg

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 89.03 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8903.11

What is HS code 890311?

HS code 890311 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), fitted or designed to be fitted with a motor, unladen (net) weight (excluding the motor) not exceeding 100kg. This HS code targets small, lightweight inflatable pleasure craft, including Rigid Hull Inflatables (RIBs), specifically designed to be fitted with a motor, and with an unladen weight not exceeding 100kg. These vessels are highly popular for recreational activities due to their portability, ease of storage, and versatility as tenders for larger yachts, fishing boats in calm waters, or general leisure craft. The market primarily consists of individual consumers, small marine businesses, and rental operations seeking convenient and affordable boating options. Key aspects include durable material construction, compatibility with small outboard motors, and compliance with safety standards for recreational use. Their compact nature makes them ideal for transport and quick deployment.

What products fall under HS code 890311?

Inflatable dinghies with transom, rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) under 100kg, inflatable sport boats, motorized inflatable tenders, portable fishing inflatables

What are common misclassifications for HS code 890311?

This code is differentiated from 890312 by being designed for a motor, and from 890319 by its unladen weight not exceeding 100kg. Non-inflatable boats are classified elsewhere in 8903.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 890311?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 890311 in UN Comtrade data were China ($49M, 49% of world exports), the United Arab Emirates (about $8.0M) and Ukraine (about $6.0M). World exports came to about $101M, 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 890311?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 890311 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($29M, 26% of world imports), France ($8.4M) and Tanzania ($8.0M). World imports came to about $111M, 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 890311 structured?

HS code 890311 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (89) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (03) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (11) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 890311?

In Brazil, HS code 890311 is NCM 8903.11.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.