Cylindrical Boat Bumper
A cylindrical bumper made of vulcanized rubber, designed to be mounted on boat hulls to cushion impacts during docking. It is classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a boat fender, as it is not hard rubber and does not fall under excluded Section XVI appliances.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the bumper is not specifically designed for boats or docks
Other articles of vulcanized rubber not elsewhere specified may apply if the product's primary use is not as a boat fender.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the bumper is made of vulcanized rubber, not hard rubber, to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the product as a boat fender, and be prepared to provide technical specifications if requested by CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 4016.94.00
Eyelet Boat Fender
A vulcanized rubber boat fender with integrated metal eyelets for rope attachment. The rubber retains its essential character, and the metal fittings are minor, so it falls under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a boat fender.
Heavy Duty Dock Guard Fender
An extra-thick vulcanized rubber fender designed for commercial docks to handle large vessels. It is classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a dock fender, being vulcanized rubber other than hard, and not excluded by chapter notes.
Inflatable Boat Fender
An inflatable fender made of vulcanized rubber, designed to protect boats from dock impacts by absorbing shocks. Tariff item 4016.94.00 explicitly covers boat fenders whether or not inflatable, so this product qualifies.
Inflatable Ribbed Fender
An air-filled ribbed vulcanized rubber fender for yacht docking, designed to absorb impacts. It is covered under tariff item 4016.94.00 as an inflatable boat fender of vulcanized rubber.
Pontoon Dock Fender
A long vulcanized rubber fender strip for pontoon boat docks, which may be inflatable. It meets the criteria for tariff item 4016.94.00 as a dock fender, and it is not a plate or sheet as per chapter notes.
Ribbed Dock Fender
A solid vulcanized rubber fender with a ribbed surface for enhanced grip and impact absorption on docks. It is classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a dock fender, excluding hard rubber or textile-covered items.