8901Heading (4-digit)Section XVII

HSN Code 8901 – Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats , Ferry-Boats, Cargo Ships, Barges And Similar Vessels For…

Full GST classification for Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats , Ferry-Boats, Cargo Ships, Barges And Similar Vessels For… — chapter, heading and tariff hierarchy, GST rate slabs and related HSN codes. Updated for India GST.

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HSN Code

8901

Chapter

89

Digits

4-digit

Section

XVII

What is HSN Code 8901?

HSN code 8901 is the Harmonized System of Nomenclature classification for Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats , Ferry-Boats, Cargo Ships, Barges And Similar Vessels For… under India's Goods and Services Tax (GST). It is a 4-digit code sitting at the heading (4-digit) level of the HSN hierarchy.

This code belongs to Chapter 89 — Ships, Boats And Floating Structures, which is part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels. Every GST-registered business supplying cruise ships, excursion boats , ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for… must quote HSN 8901 (or the digit-length required for its turnover) on tax invoices and in GSTR-1.

Classification breakdown of 8901

LevelCodeDescription
Chapter89ships, boats and floating structures
Heading8901cruise ships, excursion boats , ferry-boats, cargo ships, barges and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods

GST rate for HSN 8901

Goods under HSN 8901 attract GST at one of the five standard slabs. The exact rate depends on the specific product and the latest GST Council notification — always confirm before invoicing.

0%

Nil / Exempt

Fresh produce, milk, cereals, books

5%

Merit rate

Essentials, packaged food, transport

12%

Standard-low

Processed food, mobiles, apparel > ₹1,000

18%

Standard

Most goods, electronics, services

28%

Demerit / luxury

Cars, cement, aerated drinks, tobacco

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HSN Code 8901 — FAQs

What is HSN code 8901?

HSN code 8901 classifies "Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats , Ferry-Boats, Cargo Ships, Barges And Similar Vessels For…" under India's GST regime. It falls under Chapter 89 (Ships, Boats And Floating Structures) of the Harmonized System of Nomenclature.

How many digits is HSN code 8901?

8901 is a 4-digit HSN code — a heading (4-digit). Businesses declare 4-digit HSN (turnover up to ₹5 crore) or 6-digit HSN (above ₹5 crore) on GST invoices; 8-digit codes are used for exports and imports.

What is the GST rate for HSN code 8901?

Goods under HSN 8901 are taxed at one of the GST slabs — 0%, 5%, 12%, 18% or 28% — depending on the exact product and the latest GST Council notification. Use the Laabam.One GST Rate Finder to confirm the current rate for Cruise Ships, Excursion Boats , Ferry-Boats, Cargo Ships, Barges And Similar Vessels For….

Which chapter does HSN code 8901 belong to?

HSN 8901 belongs to Chapter 89 — Ships, Boats And Floating Structures, part of Section XVII: Vehicles, Aircraft & Vessels.

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