Heavy Duty Dock Guard Fender from Japan
An extra-thick fender made of vulcanized rubber, designed for commercial docks to protect large vessels. It falls under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a dock fender, being an article of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, and is not excluded by Chapter 40 notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Confirm the fender is not considered a structural component of the dock, which could fall under other headings
• Provide specifications to the CBSA to demonstrate its function as a fender
• Consider bulk importation to reduce per-unit shipping costs