Product classification
HS code for Ship anchor: 7316.00
Iron or steel, anchors, grapnels and parts thereof.
Classification of ship anchor under HS 7316.00
Ship anchors are classified under HS code 7316.00. This classification is based on the material composition and the specific function of the article. Chapter 73 of the Harmonized System covers articles of iron or steel. Heading 7316 is a specific, dedicated heading for "Anchors, grapnels and parts thereof, of iron or steel." Unlike many other marine components that might be classified as parts of ships under Chapter 89, anchors are explicitly named in Chapter 73. This follows the General Interpretative Rule 1, which states that classification is determined by the terms of the headings. Whether the anchor is for a small yacht or a massive container ship, as long as it is made of iron or steel, it remains within this specific code.
- Covers
- Stockless anchors for large vessels
- Danforth or fluke anchors
- Grapnels for small boats
- Anchor shanks of steel
- Anchor flukes and crowns (as parts)
- Also under 7316.00
- AC-14 anchors
- Hall anchors
- Delta anchors
- Rocna anchors
- Lewmar anchors
Codes often confused with 7316.00
Common mistake. A common misclassification is attempting to categorize anchors under HS code 8906.90 as parts of vessels. However, Section XV Note 2(a) and Chapter 89 Note 1 clarify that articles of heading 7316 are excluded from Chapter 89. Another error involves anchor chains; while anchors are 7316.00, the chains used to deploy them are classified under 7315.81 or 7315.82 depending on the link design. Aluminum anchors would also be excluded from this code and should be classified in Chapter 76.
Top exporters and importers of HS 731600 (the code used for ship anchor), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 731600 (the code used for ship anchor) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 51% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Brazil, 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 731600, not only ship anchor.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $146M 51% of world exports
- 2 Netherlands $30M 11% of world exports
- 3 Norway $12M 4.0% of world exports
World total: $287M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Brazil $49M 16% of world imports
- 2 United States $37M 12% of world imports
- 3 Italy $15M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $305M 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 ship anchor
Brazil classifies ship anchor under NCM 7316.00.00: HS 7316.00 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about ship anchor
What is the HS code for Ship anchor?
The HS code for Ship anchor is 731600 (Iron or steel; anchors, grapnels and parts thereof). The HS code for anchors, grapnels, and their parts made of iron or steel is 7316.00.
How do I classify Ship anchor for customs?
Ship anchor is classified under HS code 731600 — Iron or steel; anchors, grapnels and parts thereof. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are stainless steel anchors classified differently?
No, stainless steel is a type of steel, so stainless steel anchors are still classified under HS code 7316.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of ship anchor (HS 731600)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 731600 (the code used for ship anchor) in UN Comtrade data were China ($146M, 51% of world exports), the Netherlands ($30M) and Norway ($12M). World exports came to about $287M, 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 ship anchor (HS 731600)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 731600 (the code used for ship anchor) in UN Comtrade data were Brazil ($49M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($37M) and Italy ($15M). World imports came to about $305M, 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 Ship anchor the same in all countries?
The base HS code 731600 for Ship anchor 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 ship anchor in Brazil?
In Brazil, ship anchor (HS 731600) is classified under NCM 7316.00.00.