Product classification
HS code for Dredger: 8905.10
Dredgers.
Classification of dredger under HS 8905.10
Dredgers are classified under HS code 8905.10. This code is part of Heading 8905, which encompasses light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels where navigability is subsidiary to their main function. A dredger's primary purpose is the removal of material from the bottom of a body of water, such as sand, silt, or gravel, to deepen channels or for land reclamation. Because the vessel is designed for a specific industrial task rather than the transport of goods or persons, it falls under Chapter 89's specialized vessel category. The classification applies regardless of whether the dredger is self-propelled or must be towed. The technical design usually involves suction pipes, buckets, or grabbers. Under the General Interpretative Rules, the functional utility of the vessel as a tool for underwater excavation determines its placement in 8905.10 rather than general cargo or workboat headings.
- Covers
- Suction dredgers (trailing and stationary)
- Bucket ladder dredgers
- Cutter suction dredgers (CSD)
- Grab or clamshell dredgers
- Backhoe dredgers mounted on pontoons
- Also under 8905.10
- IHC Beaver 50
- Jan De Nul Vasco da Gama
- Boskalis Barent Zanen
- Wärtsilä WSD 80
- Royal IHC Spartacus
Codes often confused with 8905.10
Common mistake. Dredgers are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8429.52 if they are viewed as mechanical shovels or excavators. However, because they are integrated into a floating hull, Chapter 89 (Ships and Boats) takes precedence. They may also be confused with general-purpose tugs (8904.00) if they are used to move other equipment, but their primary dredging gear dictates 8905.10.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890510 (the code used for dredger), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890510 (the code used for dredger) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 45% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 48% 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 890510, not only dredger.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $690M 45% of world exports
- 2 India $440M 28% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $132M 8.5% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $907M 48% of world imports
- 2 United Arab Emirates* ~$275M 15% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Russia* ~$123M 6.5% of world imports · partner records ↗
World total: $1.9B 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 dredger
Brazil classifies dredger under NCM 8905.10.00: HS 8905.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about dredger
What is the HS code for Dredger?
The HS code for Dredger is 890510 (Dredgers). The specific HS code for all types of marine dredgers is 8905.10.
How do I classify Dredger for customs?
Dredger is classified under HS code 890510 — Dredgers. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are floating docks classified with dredgers?
No, floating docks are classified under HS code 8905.90, which is the residual category for other floating structures in the same heading.
Which countries are the top exporters of dredger (HS 890510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890510 (the code used for dredger) in UN Comtrade data were China ($690M, 45% of world exports), India ($440M) and the Netherlands ($132M). 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 dredger (HS 890510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890510 (the code used for dredger) in UN Comtrade data were India ($907M, 48% of world imports), the United Arab Emirates (about $275M) and Russia (about $123M). World imports came to about $1.9B, 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 Dredger the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890510 for Dredger 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 dredger in Brazil?
In Brazil, dredger (HS 890510) is classified under NCM 8905.10.00.