Product classification
HS code for Naval vessel: 8906.10
Vessels, warships.
Classification of naval vessel under HS 8906.10
Naval vessels, specifically warships, are classified under HS code 8906.10. This classification is part of Chapter 89, which covers ships, boats, and floating structures. The subheading 8906.10 is reserved for vessels designed specifically for warfare. This includes a wide range of craft, from massive aircraft carriers and submarines to smaller corvettes and destroyers. The primary characteristic for classification under this code is the vessel's design for combat or military support in a naval theater. Unlike commercial vessels (8901) or fishing vessels (8902), warships are often equipped with specialized hulls, weapon systems, and advanced radar or sonar arrays. Even if a vessel is currently unarmed but was built to military specifications for the purpose of naval defense, it remains under this heading. This classification is highly regulated due to international arms trade treaties and export controls. It excludes lifeboats or hospital ships, which are classified elsewhere in 8906 based on their specific non-combatant functions.
- Covers
- Naval destroyers and frigates
- Submarines (nuclear and conventional)
- Aircraft carriers and amphibious assault ships
- Corvettes and fast attack craft
- Mine countermeasures vessels
- Also under 8906.10
- USS Gerald R. Ford (aircraft carrier)
- Type 45 Destroyer (UK)
- FREMM Frigate (France/Italy)
- Kilo-class Submarine (Russia)
- Arleigh Burke-class Destroyer (USA)
Codes often confused with 8906.10
Common mistake. Naval vessels are sometimes misclassified under 8901.90 (other cargo/passenger vessels) if they are being used for transport, but the 'warship' designation in 8906.10 takes precedence if the design is military. It is also confused with 8906.90, which covers other non-warship vessels like lifeboats or research ships.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890610 (the code used for naval vessel), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890610 (the code used for naval vessel) in UN Comtrade data was South Korea, with 83% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the Philippines, with 79% 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 890610, not only naval vessel.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 South Korea $493M 83% of world exports
- 2 United States $59M 9.9% of world exports
- 3 United Arab Emirates* ~$24M 4.1% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $591M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Philippines $535M 79% of world imports
- 2 Romania $51M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Poland $40M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $675M 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 naval vessel
Brazil classifies naval vessel under NCM 8906.10.00: HS 8906.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about naval vessel
What is the HS code for Naval vessel?
The HS code for Naval vessel is 890610 (Vessels; warships). The HS code for warships and naval vessels designed for combat is 8906.10.
How do I classify Naval vessel for customs?
Naval vessel is classified under HS code 890610 — Vessels; warships. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are coast guard vessels classified as warships?
If the coast guard vessel is armed and designed for naval warfare, it falls under 8906.10. If it is purely for search and rescue, it may fall under 8906.90.
Which countries are the top exporters of naval vessel (HS 890610)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890610 (the code used for naval vessel) in UN Comtrade data were South Korea ($493M, 83% of world exports), the United States ($59M) and the United Arab Emirates (about $24M). World exports came to about $591M, 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 naval vessel (HS 890610)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890610 (the code used for naval vessel) in UN Comtrade data were the Philippines ($535M, 79% of world imports), Romania ($51M) and Poland ($40M). World imports came to about $675M, 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 Naval vessel the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890610 for Naval vessel 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 naval vessel in Brazil?
In Brazil, naval vessel (HS 890610) is classified under NCM 8906.10.00.