Product classification
HS code for Rigid inflatable boat: 8903.19
Yachts and other vessels, for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg.
Classification of rigid inflatable boat under HS 8903.19
Rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) are classified under HS code 8903.19. This code falls under Chapter 89, which covers ships, boats, and floating structures. Heading 8903 is specific to yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, including rowing boats and canoes. The subheading 8903.19 is designated for inflatable vessels that exceed a net weight of 100kg. RIBs are unique because they combine a solid, rigid hull (typically made of fiberglass, GRP, or aluminum) with flexible, inflatable tubes around the gunwale. Despite the rigid hull, the Harmonized System classifies them based on their inflatable component under the 8903.1x series. The weight threshold of 100kg is the primary differentiator between 8903.12 and 8903.19. This classification applies regardless of whether the boat is imported with or without an outboard motor, though the motor itself may sometimes be declared separately depending on the jurisdiction's rules regarding sets.
- Covers
- Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RIBs) over 100kg
- Professional inflatable rescue craft with rigid hulls
- Luxury RIB tenders for yachts
- Aluminum hull rigid inflatable sports boats
- Fiberglass hull inflatable dive boats
- Also under 8903.19
- Zodiac Pro Open 650
- Highfield Sport 700
- BRIG Eagle 8
- AB Inflatables Oceanus 18 VST
- Technohull Omega 47
Codes often confused with 8903.19
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using HS code 8903.12, which is reserved for inflatable boats weighing 100kg or less. Another error is classifying RIBs under 8903.92 (motorboats other than outboard motorboats) or 8903.93 (motorboats, other), which are intended for vessels that do not have inflatable components. It is also important not to confuse these with 8907.10, which covers inflatable rafts that are not designed for pleasure or sports, such as emergency life rafts.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890319 (the code used for rigid inflatable boat), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890319 (the code used for rigid inflatable boat) in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Italy, with 16% 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 890319, not only rigid inflatable boat.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Italy $99M 23% of world exports
- 2 United Kingdom $96M 22% of world exports
- 3 Spain $52M 12% of world exports
World total: $437M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Italy $54M 16% of world imports
- 2 France $41M 12% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $25M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $341M 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 rigid inflatable boat
Brazil classifies rigid inflatable boat under NCM 8903.19.00: HS 8903.19 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about rigid inflatable boat
What is the HS code for Rigid inflatable boat?
The HS code for Rigid inflatable boat is 890319 (Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg). For a RIB weighing more than 100kg, the HS code is 8903.19.
How do I classify Rigid inflatable boat for customs?
Rigid inflatable boat is classified under HS code 890319 — Yachts and other vessels; for pleasure or sports, inflatable (including rigid hull inflatable), unladen (net) weight exceeding 100kg. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does the weight include the outboard motor?
Generally, the "unladen (net) weight" refers to the boat itself. If the motor is permanently attached, it may be included, but portable outboard motors are often excluded from the boat's net weight for classification purposes.
Which countries are the top exporters of rigid inflatable boat (HS 890319)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890319 (the code used for rigid inflatable boat) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($99M, 23% of world exports), the United Kingdom ($96M) and Spain ($52M). World exports came to about $437M, 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 rigid inflatable boat (HS 890319)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890319 (the code used for rigid inflatable boat) in UN Comtrade data were Italy ($54M, 16% of world imports), France ($41M) and the United Kingdom ($25M). World imports came to about $341M, 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 Rigid inflatable boat the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890319 for Rigid inflatable boat 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 rigid inflatable boat in Brazil?
In Brazil, rigid inflatable boat (HS 890319) is classified under NCM 8903.19.00.