8905 HSN Code: Vessels, floating docks & platforms

HSN Sub Chapter 8905 represents Vessels, floating docks & platforms under GST classification. This code helps businesses identify Vessels, floating docks & platforms correctly for billing, taxation, and trade purposes. With HSN Sub Chapter 8905, companies can avoid errors in invoices, simplify compliance, and enable hassle-free import/export of Vessels, floating docks & platforms.

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New GST Rate for HSN Code 8905

GST Rate for Vessels, floating docks & platforms under HSN Code 8905. Understand current tax rates, exemptions, and legal classifications to ensure accurate billing and GST filing.

Chapter No

89

HSN Code

8905

HSN Description

Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, and other vessels the navigability of which is subsidiary to their main function; floating docks; floating or submersible drilling or production platforms

New GST Rate

28 %
Standard

Old GST Rate

28 %

Tariff HSN Codes under HSN Sub Chapter 8905

Following tariff HSN codes fall under Vessels, floating docks & platforms.

Tariff HSN

89051000

Description

Dredgers

Tariff HSN

89052000

Description

Floating or submersible drilling or production platforms

Tariff HSN

89059010

Description

Other : Floating docks

Tariff HSN

89059090

Description

Other : Other

India’s Trade Performance — HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 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

₹8,509 Cr

−35.31% vs FY 2023-24

0.2298% of India’s total exports

India’s Imports

FY 2024-25

₹13,678 Cr

+13.79% vs FY 2023-24

0.2243% of India’s total imports

Trade Balance

FY 2024-25

−₹5,169 Cr

Trade Deficit

Surplus rank #1115 of 1233 subchapters

% of Chapter 89

FY 2024-25

23.52%

Share of Chapter 89’s total exports in FY 2024-25

Import side: 34.89% of Chapter 89’s imports

Rank Within Chapter 89

FY 2024-25

#2 of 8

Position by export value among subchapters in Chapter 89

Import-side rank: #1 of 8

At a glance

−17.42%

Export CAGR

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

#83

National Export Rank

of 1233 subchapters by export value, FY 2024-25

+28.15%

Peak Growth Year

FY 2020-21 · strongest single-year move

23.52%

Contribution to Ch. 89

Share of Chapter 89 exports in FY 2024-25

India Export-Import Trade Statistics for HSN Sub-Chapter 8905

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 #11

Balance

+1,060.22

Exports

26,839.77 ₹ Cr

1.1693% share

— YoY

68.37% of Ch. 89

Imports

25,779.55 ₹ Cr

0.7179% share

— YoY

63.20% of Ch. 89

FY 2019-20 Exp. Rank #18

Balance

−4,862.45

Exports

19,000.04 ₹ Cr

0.8602% share

−29.21% YoY

59.15% of Ch. 89

Imports

23,862.49 ₹ Cr

0.7113% share

−7.44% YoY

59.01% of Ch. 89

FY 2020-21 Exp. Rank #14

Balance

+3,638.96

Exports

24,349.39 ₹ Cr

1.1321% share

+28.15% YoY

72.76% of Ch. 89

Imports

20,710.43 ₹ Cr

0.7108% share

−13.21% YoY

66.92% of Ch. 89

FY 2021-22 Exp. Rank #26

Balance

+2,863.34

Exports

20,278.55 ₹ Cr

0.6462% share

−16.72% YoY

75.17% of Ch. 89

Imports

17,415.21 ₹ Cr

0.3810% share

−15.91% YoY

55.16% of Ch. 89

FY 2022-23 Exp. Rank #26

Balance

−17,081.99

Exports

17,184.65 ₹ Cr

0.4746% share

−15.26% YoY

52.96% of Ch. 89

Imports

34,266.64 ₹ Cr

0.5960% share

+96.76% YoY

60.21% of Ch. 89

FY 2023-24 Exp. Rank #39

Balance

+1,133.60

Exports

13,154.39 ₹ Cr

0.3636% share

−23.45% YoY

39.16% of Ch. 89

Imports

12,020.79 ₹ Cr

0.2141% share

−64.92% YoY

38.66% of Ch. 89

FY 2024-25 Exp. Rank #83

Balance

−5,169.05

Exports

8,509.05 ₹ Cr

0.2298% share

−35.31% YoY

23.52% of Ch. 89

Imports

13,678.10 ₹ Cr

0.2243% share

+13.79% YoY

34.89% of Ch. 89

CAGR · 7-Year

Exports

−17.42% /yr

Imports

−10.02% /yr

Consistently Deficit
Chapter 89 total

reference, FY 2024-25

Export

₹36,176.60 Cr

Import

₹39,208.37 Cr

Trade Balance

−3,031.77

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

Key Trade Insights: HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 Export-Import Analysis

Export Decline: −17.42% CAGR Over 7 Years

India's exports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 have declined at a compound annual rate of −17.42% over 7 fiscal years, falling from ₹26,839.77 Crore in FY 2018-19 to ₹8,509.05 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 Ranked #83 Among All 1233 Subchapters by Export Value

In FY 2024-25, HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 ranks #83 out of 1233 subchapters by total export value. Within Chapter 89, it ranks #2 of 8. By trade surplus, it ranks #1115 of 1233.

FY 2020-21 Was the Strongest Growth Year for HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 Exports

The strongest single-year export movement for HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 was recorded in FY 2020-21, when exports surged by 28.15% over the prior year.

India Records a Trade Deficit of ₹5,169.05 Crore in HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 Goods

In FY 2024-25, India's imports of ₹13,678.10 Cr exceeded exports of ₹8,509.05 Cr, resulting in a trade deficit of ₹5,169.05 Crore — ranking #1115 of 1233 by surplus magnitude.

Import Growth of −10.02% CAGR Signals Stable Import Dependency for Vessels, floating docks & platforms

India's imports under HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 have grown at −10.02% CAGR, reaching ₹13,678.10 Crore in FY 2024-25.

HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 Contributes 23.52% of Chapter 89 Exports — Ranked #2

Among the 8 subchapters under Chapter 89, HSN Sub-Chapter 8905 ranks #2 by export value — accounting for 23.52% of the chapter's total exports in FY 2024-25. On the import side, it holds 34.89% share (rank #1).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries about HSN Sub Chapter 8905 and GST compliance.

What products are classified under HSN 8905

It includes Vessels, floating docks & platforms

Any special steps when selling Vessels, floating docks & platforms through an e‑commerce platform?

Ensure registration requirements are met and reconcile the operator’s TCS statements with your GSTR‑2B/3B. Map SKU descriptions to HSN to reduce mismatches and returns.

Can I claim ITC on inputs and services used for Vessels, floating docks & platforms?

If your outward supply of Vessels, floating docks & platforms is taxable, ITC is generally available (Sections 16–17) except blocked credits (e.g., personal use, motor vehicles in most cases). For exempt supplies, proportionate reversal is required under Rule 42/43.

Any import/export nuance for Vessels, floating docks & platforms?

Exports are zero‑rated (with or without payment of IGST) subject to LUT/refund conditions. Imports may attract customs duties in addition to GST. Keep HSN‑wise description consistent across invoice, shipping bill and BOE.

What misclassification mistakes happen with Vessels, floating docks & platforms?

Using a broad or incorrect HSN, ignoring material/form (e.g., raw vs processed), or mixing goods and services on one line. Always match wording to the HSN Notes and keep a classification working paper.

What are the e‑way bill and e‑invoice points while moving Vessels, floating docks & platforms?

Generate an e‑way bill when the consignment value exceeds ₹50,000, unless exempted for the transaction. E‑invoicing depends on turnover (AATO threshold as notified) for B2B supplies, not on the item itself.

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.

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