Product classification
HS code for Beacon: 8907.90
Floating structures, tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons.
Classification of beacon under HS 8907.90
Floating beacons are classified under HS code 8907.90, which serves as a residual category for floating structures not specified elsewhere in the 8907 heading. This classification is determined by the buoyancy of the structure and its primary function as a navigational aid or maritime marker. Beacons in this category are typically non-powered or serve as stationary markers in waterways, harbors, or coastal areas. The heading 8907 includes various floating structures like tanks, coffer-dams, and landing stages, emphasizing that the item must be a structure designed to float but not necessarily to navigate like a vessel. The classification depends on the physical construction—usually a hollow metal, plastic, or composite body—and its deployment in a marine environment. While many beacons contain electronic signaling components or lights, the primary classification is based on the floating structure itself rather than the electronic apparatus, provided the structure is the defining characteristic of the imported good. This ensures that large-scale maritime infrastructure is distinguished from portable electronic signaling devices.
- Covers
- Floating navigational beacons
- Mooring buoys
- Marker buoys for shipping lanes
- Floating coffer-dams
- Floating landing stages
- Also under 8907.90
- Imodco CALM buoys
- Wärtsilä floating storage units
- Damen floating docks
- Trelleborg marine fenders
- US Coast Guard navigation buoys
Codes often confused with 8907.90
Common mistake. Beacons are often misclassified under HS code 8531.80, which covers electric sound or visual signaling apparatus. While the light on a beacon falls under Chapter 85, the complete floating structure is classified in 8907.90. They may also be incorrectly placed in 7326 if they are made of iron or steel, but the specific function as a floating structure in Chapter 89 takes precedence.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890790 (the code used for beacon), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890790 (the code used for beacon) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, with 12% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 890790, not only beacon.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $637M 41% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $185M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $120M 7.7% of world exports
World total: $1.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $118M 12% of world imports
- 2 Norway $87M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 Saudi Arabia $54M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 beacon
Brazil classifies beacon under NCM 8907.90.00: HS 8907.90 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about beacon
What is the HS code for Beacon?
The HS code for Beacon is 890790 (Floating structures; tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons).
How do I classify Beacon for customs?
Beacon is classified under HS code 890790 — Floating structures; tanks, coffer-dams, landing stages, buoys and beacons. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a floating beacon?
The HS code for floating beacons and other floating structures is 8907.90.
Does this code include the electronic light?
If the light is imported as part of the complete floating beacon structure, the entire unit is typically classified under 8907.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of beacon (HS 890790)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890790 (the code used for beacon) in UN Comtrade data were China ($637M, 41% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($185M) and the United States ($120M). World exports came to about $1.6B, 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 beacon (HS 890790)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890790 (the code used for beacon) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($118M, 12% of world imports), Norway ($87M) and Saudi Arabia ($54M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Beacon the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890790 for Beacon is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for beacon in Brazil?
In Brazil, beacon (HS 890790) is classified under NCM 8907.90.00.