HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8907.10 – Rafts; inflatable
HS code 8907.10 is the 6-digit subheading for rafts, inflatable. It is used for inflatable life rafts, whitewater rafts, recreational inflatable boats, emergency survival rafts and river rafts.
What HS 8907.10 covers
This HS code specifically covers inflatable rafts, which are essential for both safety and recreational activities on water. International trade in these products is robust, driven by global demand from commercial shipping (as life rafts), aviation (emergency rafts), outdoor recreation markets (whitewater rafting, leisure boating), and humanitarian aid organizations for disaster relief. Manufacturers focus on durable, lightweight materials and designs that meet rigorous safety standards, such as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) for marine life rafts. Exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in textiles and plastics, while importers range from wholesale distributors supplying retail chains to government agencies stocking emergency supplies. The market is influenced by maritime regulations, tourism trends, and global disaster preparedness efforts.
- Covers
- Inflatable life rafts
- Whitewater rafts
- Recreational inflatable boats
- Emergency survival rafts
- River rafts
- Dinghies (inflatable)
- Rescue rafts
- Examples
- Zodiac Milpro inflatable boats
- Viking Life-Saving Equipment life rafts
- NRS rafts
- Avon Inflatables
- Achilles inflatable boats
Codes often confused with 8907.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8903 (recreational boats, including rigid inflatables or RIBs) or even 6306 (tarpaulins, awnings, tents, sails, inflatable mattresses) if not clearly identified as a 'raft' for water transport. The key is its primary function as a floating vessel for carrying people or goods on water.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 890710, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 890710 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 United States $75M 18% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $61M 14% of world exports
- 3 China $60M 14% of world exports
World total: $425M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $73M 17% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $48M 11% of world imports
- 3 United States $40M 9.3% of world imports
World total: $435M 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 that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. 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 8907.10
Brazil does not split HS 8907.10: its NCM code is 8907.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 89.07 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8907.10
What is HS code 890710?
HS code 890710 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Rafts; inflatable. This HS code specifically covers inflatable rafts, which are essential for both safety and recreational activities on water. International trade in these products is robust, driven by global demand from commercial shipping (as life rafts), aviation (emergency rafts), outdoor recreation markets (whitewater rafting, leisure boating), and humanitarian aid organizations for disaster relief. Manufacturers focus on durable, lightweight materials and designs that meet rigorous safety standards, such as SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) for marine life rafts. Exporters are typically countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in textiles and plastics, while importers range from wholesale distributors supplying retail chains to government agencies stocking emergency supplies. The market is influenced by maritime regulations, tourism trends, and global disaster preparedness efforts.
What products fall under HS code 890710?
Inflatable life rafts, Whitewater rafts, Recreational inflatable boats, Emergency survival rafts, River rafts, Dinghies (inflatable), Rescue rafts
What are common misclassifications for HS code 890710?
Can be confused with 8903 (recreational boats, including rigid inflatables or RIBs) or even 6306 (tarpaulins, awnings, tents, sails, inflatable mattresses) if not clearly identified as a 'raft' for water transport. The key is its primary function as a floating vessel for carrying people or goods on water.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 890710?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 890710 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($75M, 18% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($61M) and China ($60M). World exports came to about $425M, 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 890710?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 890710 in UN Comtrade data were France ($73M, 17% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($48M) and the United States ($40M). World imports came to about $435M, 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 890710 structured?
HS code 890710 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (89) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 890710?
In Brazil, HS code 890710 is NCM 8907.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.