HSN Code 89019000: Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships

HSN Code 89019000 represents Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships correctly for billing, taxation, and trade. With HSN Code 89019000, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import or export of Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships.

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Description of Goods for HSN Code 89019000

HSN Code 89019000 relates to the following description.

Description of Goods

Other vessels for transport of the goods and other vessels for the transport of both persons and goods

Chapter

89 - Ships, boats and floating structures

Sub Chapter

8901 - Cruise ships, excursion boats , ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

CGST

2.5%

SGST

2.5%

IGST

5%

CESS

0%

What does HSN Code 89019000 not include?

Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships does not include products with the following descriptions.

Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds : Ships

Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds : Launches

Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds : Boats

Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds : Barges

Cruise ships, excursion boats and similar vessels principally designed for the transport of persons; ferry-boats of all kinds : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Code 89019000 in FY 2024-25

TradeStat EIDB — Ministry of Commerce & Industry FY 2018-19–FY 2024-25 Values in ₹ Crore

India’s Exports

FY 2024-25

₹1,281 Cr

+12.47% vs FY 2023-24

0.0348% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹969 Cr

−59.10% vs FY 2023-24

0.0159% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

₹312 Cr

Trade Surplus

Surplus rank #887 of 12657 HSN codes

% of Sub-Chapter 8901

FY 2024-25

5.99%

Share of Sub-Chapter 8901’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 7.65% of Sub-Chapter 8901’s imports

Rank Within Sub-Chapter 8901

FY 2024-25

#2 of 8

Position by export value among HSN codes in Sub-Chapter 8901

Import-side rank: #2 of 8

At a glance

−7.07%

Export CAGR

FY 2018-19 → FY 2024-25 · 7 fiscal years

#423

National Export Rank

of 12657 HSN codes by export value, FY 2024-25

+119.95%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2021-22 · strongest single-year move

5.99%

Contribution to Sub-Ch. 8901

Share of Sub-Chapter 8901 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Code 89019000

7-year export and import data, FY 2018-19 to FY 2024-25, in ₹ Crore. Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry, TradeStat EIDB.

FY 2018-19 Exp. Rank #153

Balance

−59.42

Exports

1,988.13 ₹ Cr

0.0870% share

YoY

39.31% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

2,047.55 ₹ Cr

0.0571% share

YoY

43.79% of Sub-Ch. 8901

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #164

Balance

+1,506.06

Exports

1,930.71 ₹ Cr

0.0877% share

−2.89% YoY

20.44% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

424.65 ₹ Cr

0.0127% share

−79.26% YoY

10.85% of Sub-Ch. 8901

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #1308

Balance

−492.93

Exports

211.03 ₹ Cr

0.0098% share

−89.07% YoY

4.21% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

703.96 ₹ Cr

0.0242% share

+65.77% YoY

23.38% of Sub-Ch. 8901

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #920

Balance

−597.27

Exports

464.16 ₹ Cr

0.0148% share

+119.95% YoY

14.83% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

1,061.43 ₹ Cr

0.0232% share

+50.78% YoY

19.06% of Sub-Ch. 8901

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #819

Balance

−855.25

Exports

584.24 ₹ Cr

0.0161% share

+25.87% YoY

7.29% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

1,439.49 ₹ Cr

0.0250% share

+35.62% YoY

33.57% of Sub-Ch. 8901

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #449

Balance

−1,230.19

Exports

1,138.83 ₹ Cr

0.0315% share

+94.93% YoY

9.13% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

2,369.02 ₹ Cr

0.0422% share

+64.57% YoY

24.11% of Sub-Ch. 8901

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #423

Balance

+311.97

Exports

1,280.83 ₹ Cr

0.0348% share

+12.47% YoY

5.99% of Sub-Ch. 8901

Imports

968.86 ₹ Cr

0.0159% share

−59.10% YoY

7.65% of Sub-Ch. 8901

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−7.07% /yr

Imports

−11.73% /yr

Consistently Surplus
Sub-Chapter 8901 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹21,380.27 Cr

Import

₹12,667.72 Cr

Trade Balance

+8,712.55

Peak export growth year Latest available data Not available YoY = change vs previous FY

Key Trade Insights: HSN Code 89019000 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −7.07% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Code 89019000 have declined at a compound annual rate of −7.07% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹1,988.13 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹1,280.83 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 89019000 Ranked #423 Among All 12657 HSN codes by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Code 89019000 ranks #423 out of 12657 HSN codes by total export value. Within Sub-Chapter 8901, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #887 of 12657.

FY 2021-22 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Code 89019000 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Code 89019000 was recorded in FY 2021-22, when exports surged by 119.95% over the prior year.

India Maintains a Trade Surplus of ₹311.97 Crore in HSN Code 89019000 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's exports of ₹1,280.83 Cr exceeded imports of ₹968.86 Cr, resulting in a trade surplus of ₹311.97 Crore — ranking #887 of 12657 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −11.73% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships

India's imports under HSN Code 89019000 have grown at −11.73% CAGR, reaching ₹968.86 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Code 89019000 Contributes 5.99% of Sub-Chapter 8901 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 8 HSN codes under Sub-Chapter 8901, HSN Code 89019000 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 5.99% of the sub-chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 7.65% share (rank #2).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Code 89019000 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 89019000 ?

It includes Sailboat (7.5-24m)

How much GST applies to Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships?

Under HSN 89019000, Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships attracts Varies when sold in taxable form. Describe the exact form on the invoice.

Do e‑way bill and e‑invoice apply for Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships?

e‑Way bill is needed above ₹50,000 consignment value (subject to exemptions). e‑Invoicing is turnover‑based (presently AATO > ₹5 crore) for B2B supplies.

How should mixed supplies be billed when Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships is sold with other items?

Use separate invoice lines per HSN and apply the correct rate per line (e.g., Varies for Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships; Nil for exempt items if applicable).

Any common misclassification issue with Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships?

Use the exact HSN and describe the form/grade. For multi‑line invoices, apply the rate per line to avoid wrong tax collection.

Does packaging or labelling change the GST for Cruise Ships, Ferry Boats, Cargo Ships?

For food/agri items, GST can be 5% when not fresh/chilled and sold as pre‑packaged & labelled; otherwise often Nil. For non‑food items, rates depend on the specific sub‑heading.

Important Disclaimer

The above does not constitute professional advice or a formal recommendation. We recommend consulting a professional tax consultant before acting on the information contained in this piece of content.