Surfboard Nose Fender
A small guard made of vulcanized rubber, designed to protect surfboard noses during dock storage. It is classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a boat fender variant for small watercraft, and is not excluded as sports equipment under Chapter 40 notes.
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 guard is used for purposes other than boat or dock protection.
Other articles of vulcanized rubber not elsewhere specified.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the guard is not classified as sports equipment under Chapter 95, which excludes most articles
• Provide the CBSA with the product's intended use as a fender
• Verify the rubber is vulcanized and not hard rubber
Related Products under Tariff item 4016.94.00
Cylindrical Boat Bumper
A cylindrical bumper made of vulcanized rubber, designed to be mounted on a boat hull to cushion impacts during docking. It is classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a boat fender, being an article of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, and is not excluded by Chapter 40 notes.
Eyelet Boat Fender
A boat fender made of vulcanized rubber with integrated metal eyelets for attaching ropes. The rubber provides the essential character, and the metal fittings are subsidiary, so it remains classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as a boat fender.
Heavy Duty Dock Guard Fender
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.
Inflatable Boat Fender
An inflatable fender made of vulcanized rubber, designed to protect boats from dock impacts by absorbing shocks. It is explicitly covered under tariff item 4016.94.00, which includes boat or dock fenders whether or not inflatable.
Inflatable Ribbed Fender
An air-filled ribbed fender made of vulcanized rubber, designed for yacht docking. It is classified under tariff item 4016.94.00 as an inflatable boat or dock fender, explicitly covered by the tariff description.
Pontoon Dock Fender
A long fender strip made of vulcanized rubber, designed for pontoon boat docks, with optional inflation. It meets the criteria for tariff item 4016.94.00 as a dock fender, being an article of vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber, and is not excluded as a plate or sheet under Chapter 40 notes.