Ports, salvage companies and shipyards use tugs to berth ships and tow barges.
HSN code 89040000 is classified as Free under India's DGFT ITC(HS) export policy — no export license is required.
This product may be freely exported/imported from India without a license.
HSN Code Details
Tugs and pusher craft, harbour and ocean-going vessels that tow or push ships, barges and offshore rigs; India builds tugs for export markets.
Provide class, bollard pull and flag documents; delivery is afloat under own power or by tow. Vessels and military craft are sold under a bill of sale with builder certificate, class society certificates, flag-state registration and export clearance; warships and military craft need government arms export licences and end-user certificates, and delivery is afloat or by heavy-lift transport.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. HSN 89040000 is classified as Free under DGFT ITC(HS) policy, so it can be exported from India without an export license or permit.
They are tugs and pusher craft for ports and towing.
HSN 89040000 falls under Chapter 89 and Heading 8904 of India's customs tariff schedule.
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