Product classification
HS code for Motor yacht: 8903.33
Motorboats, (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 24m.
Classification of motor yacht under HS 8903.33
Motor yachts exceeding 24 meters in length are classified under HS code 8903.33. This classification falls within the category of yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports. The primary criteria for this code are the method of propulsion (motorized, excluding outboard motors), the purpose (pleasure or sports), and the physical length of the vessel. Length is measured according to specific maritime standards, typically the length of the hull excluding any removable parts. Vessels in this category are often luxury craft equipped with living quarters, multiple decks, and advanced navigation systems. The classification excludes inflatable boats and vessels designed for commercial transport, fishing, or rescue. Heading 8903 was significantly restructured in recent HS updates to provide more granular data on the size of pleasure craft. Subheading 8903.33 specifically captures the largest class of recreational motorboats, often referred to in the industry as superyachts or megayachts. The classification remains the same regardless of the hull material, whether it be fiberglass, aluminum, or steel, provided the propulsion is internal and the length exceeds the 24-meter threshold.
- Covers
- Luxury motor yachts over 24m
- Superyachts with inboard engines
- Large recreational motor cruisers
- Megayachts for private use
- Custom-built pleasure motor vessels exceeding 24m
- Also under 8903.33
- Lürssen Azzam
- Feadship Venus
- Oceanco Black Pearl
- Benetti IJE
- Amels 242
Codes often confused with 8903.33
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with motorboats of shorter lengths. Boats between 7.5m and 24m fall under 8903.32, while those under 7.5m fall under 8903.31. If the yacht is primarily wind-powered (a sailing yacht) but has an auxiliary motor, it is classified under 8903.21-23. Commercial cruise ships or ferries are classified under 8901, even if they offer luxury amenities.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890333 (the code used for motor yacht), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890333 (the code used for motor yacht) in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 54% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Netherlands, with 41% 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 890333, not only motor yacht.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Netherlands $5.9B 54% of world exports
- 2 Italy $3.0B 27% of world exports
- 3 Türkiye $478M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $10.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Netherlands $3.1B 41% of world imports
- 2 Cayman Islands* ~$1.2B 16% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $467M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $7.6B 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 motor yacht
Brazil classifies motor yacht under NCM 8903.33.00: HS 8903.33 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about motor yacht
What is the HS code for Motor yacht?
The HS code for Motor yacht is 890333 (Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 24m). For a motor yacht exceeding 24 meters in length, the HS code is 8903.33.
How do I classify Motor yacht for customs?
Motor yacht is classified under HS code 890333 — Motorboats; (other than outboard motorboats), for pleasure or sports, other than inflatable, of a length exceeding 24m. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include outboard motorboats?
No, motorboats with outboard motors are generally classified under subheading 8903.31, regardless of their length, though most outboard boats are under the 24m limit.
Which countries are the top exporters of motor yacht (HS 890333)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890333 (the code used for motor yacht) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($5.9B, 54% of world exports), Italy ($3.0B) and Türkiye ($478M). World exports came to about $10.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of motor yacht (HS 890333)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890333 (the code used for motor yacht) in UN Comtrade data were the Netherlands ($3.1B, 41% of world imports), the Cayman Islands (about $1.2B) and the United States ($467M). World imports came to about $7.6B, 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.
Is the HS code for Motor yacht the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890333 for Motor yacht 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 motor yacht in Brazil?
In Brazil, motor yacht (HS 890333) is classified under NCM 8903.33.00.