HS chapter 89
Ships, boats and floating structures
Ships, boats and floating structures. India sold USD 4.75 bn of it abroad in 2024 and bought USD 4.52 bn. It is a top-five export to 7 countries in our data.
USD 4.75 bnIndia's exports, 2024 · 1.1% of all exports
USD 4.52 bnIndia's imports, 2024 · 0.6% of all imports
Net exporterbalance USD 228.8 mn
Exports 51% Imports 49%
Top 10 markets for India's exports
- #1 Singapore USD 1.95 bn41%
- #2 United Arab Emirates USD 964.6 mn20%
- #3 Indonesia USD 315.2 mn7%
- #4 Maldives USD 303.6 mn6%
- #5 Sri Lanka USD 292.5 mn6%
- #6 United States USD 247.1 mn5%
- #7 Malaysia USD 212.0 mn4%
- #8 Oman USD 112.1 mn2%
- #9 Qatar USD 57.9 mn1%
- #10 Saudi Arabia USD 48.0 mn1%
Top 10 suppliers to India
- #1 South Korea USD 1.31 bn29%
- #2 Norway USD 409.3 mn9%
- #3 Netherlands USD 383.6 mn8%
- #4 China USD 335.2 mn7%
- #5 United Arab Emirates USD 293.2 mn6%
- #6 Singapore USD 285.3 mn6%
- #7 Indonesia USD 270.7 mn6%
- #8 Malaysia USD 262.5 mn6%
- #9 Spain USD 249.3 mn6%
- #10 Japan USD 217.2 mn5%
Source: UN Comtrade public API, reporter India (699), 2024, HS 2022 chapter 89; exports FOB, imports CIF · retrieved 29 Sep 2026.
Certificates and permits usually involved
Vehicles, aircraft and vessels: type approval under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for vehicle imports; DGCA or DG Shipping rules for aircraft and vessels.
General guidance, verify per product with the regulator and your customs broker. See the documents checklist.
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HS 89: questions
How much HS 89 does India export?
India exported USD 4.75 bn of HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures) in 2024, 1.1% of India's exports. The largest market was Singapore at USD 1.95 bn. Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024.
Where does India buy HS 89 from?
India imported USD 4.52 bn of chapter 89 in 2024, most of it from South Korea (USD 1.31 bn). Source: UN Comtrade, India as reporter, 2024, imports CIF.
What certificates does HS 89 usually need?
Vehicles, aircraft and vessels: type approval under the Central Motor Vehicles Rules for vehicle imports; DGCA or DG Shipping rules for aircraft and vessels. This is general guidance; verify the exact product line with the regulator and your customs broker.