HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8903.12 – Yachts 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 100kg
HS code 8903.12 is the 6-digit subheading for yachts 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 100kg. It is used for inflatable rowboats, inflatable dinghies (oar-only), inflatable tenders (non-motorized), inflatable kayaks (recreational, under 100kg) and inflatable rafts (small leisure).
What HS 8903.12 covers
This category covers small, lightweight inflatable pleasure vessels, including Rigid Hull Inflatables (RIBs), with an unladen weight not exceeding 100kg, that are specifically *not* designed for motor use. These boats are typically intended for manual propulsion, such as rowing or paddling, serving as simple tenders, recreational dinghies, or small leisure rafts. They appeal to individual consumers seeking highly portable, easy-to-store, and low-maintenance options for casual recreation on calm waters. The market emphasizes affordability, simplicity of design, and durability of materials, often focusing on ease of inflation and deflation for convenient transport. They are ideal for short excursions or as auxiliary craft.
- Covers
- Inflatable rowboats
- Inflatable dinghies (oar-only)
- Inflatable tenders (non-motorized)
- Inflatable kayaks (recreational, under 100kg)
- Inflatable rafts (small leisure)
- Examples
- Intex Mariner 4
- Sevylor Caravelle
- Bestway Hydro-Force Raft
- small inflatable tenders without motor mounts
- Coleman inflatable boats
Codes often confused with 8903.12
Common mistake. The key distinction from 890311 is the explicit absence of design for a motor. Its weight (under 100kg) differentiates it from 890319.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 890312, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 890312 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 59% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 17% 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 $61M 59% of world exports
- 2 France $9.7M 9.3% of world exports
- 3 Vietnam* ~$7.7M 7.4% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $104M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $17M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $12M 12% of world imports
- 3 United States $11M 11% of world imports
World total: $98M 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 8903.12
Brazil does not split HS 8903.12: its NCM code is 8903.12.00.
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 8903.12
What is HS code 890312?
HS code 890312 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Yachts 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 100kg. This category covers small, lightweight inflatable pleasure vessels, including Rigid Hull Inflatables (RIBs), with an unladen weight not exceeding 100kg, that are specifically *not* designed for motor use. These boats are typically intended for manual propulsion, such as rowing or paddling, serving as simple tenders, recreational dinghies, or small leisure rafts. They appeal to individual consumers seeking highly portable, easy-to-store, and low-maintenance options for casual recreation on calm waters. The market emphasizes affordability, simplicity of design, and durability of materials, often focusing on ease of inflation and deflation for convenient transport. They are ideal for short excursions or as auxiliary craft.
What products fall under HS code 890312?
Inflatable rowboats, inflatable dinghies (oar-only), inflatable tenders (non-motorized), inflatable kayaks (recreational, under 100kg), inflatable rafts (small leisure)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 890312?
The key distinction from 890311 is the explicit absence of design for a motor. Its weight (under 100kg) differentiates it from 890319.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 890312?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 890312 in UN Comtrade data were China ($61M, 59% of world exports), France ($9.7M) and Vietnam (about $7.7M). World exports came to about $104M, 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 890312?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 890312 in UN Comtrade data were France ($17M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($12M) and the United States ($11M). World imports came to about $98M, 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 890312 structured?
HS code 890312 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 (12) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 890312?
In Brazil, HS code 890312 is NCM 8903.12.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.