Product classification
HS code for Yacht: 8903.22
Sailboats, (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m.
Classification of yacht under HS 8903.22
The classification of yachts under HS code 8903.22 is determined by three primary factors: the vessel's purpose, its method of propulsion, and its physical dimensions. Chapter 89 covers ships, boats, and floating structures. Heading 8903 is specifically reserved for yachts and other vessels for pleasure or sports, including rowing boats and canoes. Within this heading, the sub-classification 8903.22 is designated for sailboats. To qualify for this specific code, the vessel must be a sailboat (even if equipped with an auxiliary motor) and must have a length exceeding 7.5 meters but not exceeding 24 meters. This measurement is typically taken as the length of the hull, excluding bowsprits or other attachments. The distinction between sailboats and motorboats is critical, as motorboats are classified under different subheadings based on their length. The Harmonized System prioritizes the primary mode of propulsion; therefore, a yacht with sails and an engine is still a sailboat under 8903.22 if the sails are the primary intended means of propulsion.
- Covers
- Cruising sailboats between 7.5m and 24m
- Racing yachts (sail-powered)
- Sloop-rigged pleasure craft
- Catamarans and trimarans (sail-powered)
- Auxiliary motor sailboats within the length range
- Also under 8903.22
- Beneteau Oceanis 46.1
- Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440
- Hallberg-Rassy 40C
- Oyster 565
- X-Yachts X4.9
- Lagoon 42 (catamaran)
Codes often confused with 8903.22
Common mistake. Yachts are often misclassified under 8903.21 if they are 7.5 meters or less, or 8903.23 if they exceed 24 meters. Additionally, motor-only yachts are frequently confused with sailboats; motorboats fall under 8903.32 if they are between 7.5m and 24m. It is vital to verify the hull length and the presence of sailing rigging to ensure the correct application of 8903.22.
Top exporters and importers of HS 890322 (the code used for yacht), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 890322 (the code used for yacht) in UN Comtrade data was France, with 43% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 8.7% of world imports. Greece reports $906M of its chapter 89 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 890322, not only yacht.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 France $906M 43% of world exports
- 2 Germany $167M 8.0% of world exports
- 3 Poland $165M 7.9% of world exports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $120M 8.7% of world imports
- 2 Italy $112M 8.1% of world imports
- 3 Croatia $105M 7.6% of world imports
Greece reports $906M of its chapter 89 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
World total: $1.4B 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 yacht
Brazil classifies yacht under NCM 8903.22.00: HS 8903.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about yacht
What is the HS code for Yacht?
The HS code for Yacht is 890322 (Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m).
How do I classify Yacht for customs?
Yacht is classified under HS code 890322 — Sailboats; (other than inflatable) with or without auxiliary motor, for pleasure or sports, of a length exceeding 7.5m but not exceeding 24m. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a 15-meter sailboat?
A sailboat with a length of 15 meters is classified under HS code 8903.22.
Does 8903.22 include inflatable boats?
No, inflatable boats for pleasure or sports are classified under 8903.11 or 8903.12, regardless of whether they use sails or motors.
Which countries are the top exporters of yacht (HS 890322)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 890322 (the code used for yacht) in UN Comtrade data were France ($906M, 43% of world exports), Germany ($167M) and Poland ($165M). World exports came to about $2.1B, 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 yacht (HS 890322)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 890322 (the code used for yacht) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($120M, 8.7% of world imports), Italy ($112M) and Croatia ($105M). World imports came to about $1.4B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Greece reports $906M of its chapter 89 imports without product detail (confidential), so it may also belong among the top importers.
Is the HS code for Yacht the same in all countries?
The base HS code 890322 for 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 yacht in Brazil?
In Brazil, yacht (HS 890322) is classified under NCM 8903.22.00.