Product classification
HS code for Life raft: 8907.10
Rafts, inflatable.
Classification of life raft under HS 8907.10
Life rafts are classified under HS code 8907.10. This code is found in Chapter 89, which covers ships, boats, and floating structures. Heading 8907 is specifically for other floating structures, such as rafts, tanks, coffer-dams, landing-stages, buoys, and beacons. Subheading 8907.10 is reserved specifically for inflatable rafts. These are defined as buoyant structures that are not designed for navigation in the traditional sense (like a boat or ship) but are intended to remain afloat in a stationary or drifting manner for emergency survival. The classification applies to rafts used on commercial vessels, aircraft, or for offshore oil rigs. To be classified here, the raft must be inflatable, usually via a CO2 cylinder or manual pump. Non-inflatable rafts are classified under the residual subheading 8907.90. The essential character of the item as a floating structure for life-saving purposes is what drives its placement in Chapter 89.
- Covers
- Inflatable emergency life rafts
- Self-inflating survival rafts
- Aviation life rafts for water landings
- Marine evacuation system rafts
- Also under 8907.10
- 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. Life rafts are sometimes misclassified under HS code 8903.10, which covers inflatable boats. However, 8903 is intended for vessels used for pleasure or sports, such as dinghies or zodiacs used for transport. Life rafts lack the propulsion or steering mechanisms typical of boats and are strictly for emergency use. Another misclassification is 3926.90 (other articles of plastics), which might be used for small, toy-like inflatable rafts. Professional-grade life-saving rafts must remain in 8907.10 regardless of the plastic or rubber material used.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890710 (the code used for life raft), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890710 (the code used for life raft) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 890710, not only life raft.
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 life raft
Brazil classifies life raft under NCM 8907.10.00: HS 8907.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about life raft
What is the HS code for Life raft?
The HS code for Life raft is 890710 (Rafts; inflatable). The HS code for inflatable life rafts is 8907.10.
How do I classify Life raft for customs?
Life raft is classified under HS code 890710 — Rafts; inflatable. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the code for non-inflatable life rafts?
Non-inflatable life rafts are classified under HS code 8907.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of life raft (HS 890710)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890710 (the code used for life raft) 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 life raft (HS 890710)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890710 (the code used for life raft) 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.
Is the HS code for Life raft the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890710 for Life raft 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 life raft in Brazil?
In Brazil, life raft (HS 890710) is classified under NCM 8907.10.00.