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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

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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).

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.

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