Life-jackets and life-belts
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Products classified under Tariff item 6307.20
Adult Coast Guard Approved Type III Life Jacket
> A foam-filled personal flotation device (PFD) designed for recreational boating, providing 15.5-22 lbs of buoyancy to keep the wearer afloat. It is a made-up textile article that functions as a life-jacket, which falls under tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Child Universal Foam Life Vest
> A child's life vest with adjustable straps and a bright orange nylon shell, containing internal foam flotation. It is a made-up textile article that serves as a life-jacket for children, classifiable under tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Commercial Ship Life Belt
> A traditional ring-style life preserver for commercial marine vessels, made of kapok-filled canvas with grab lines and SOLAS compliance. This is a life-belt, which is explicitly covered by tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Dog Life Jacket with Handle
> A pet flotation device with adjustable belly band, rescue handle, and foam panels to keep dogs buoyant. Although designed for animals, it is a made-up textile article that functions as a life-jacket, falling under tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Fishing Vest Life Jacket Hybrid
> A multi-pocket fishing vest that incorporates Type III flotation (16.5 lbs buoyancy) with rod holders and tackle compartments. It is a life-jacket because its primary function is personal flotation safety, despite additional fishing features.
6307.20.00Inflatable Life Belt Waistpack
> A compact belt-style PFD that inflates automatically upon water immersion, providing 22.5 lbs buoyancy. It is a life-belt, which is explicitly included in tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Kayak Paddle Sport Lifejacket
> A low-profile Type III PFD optimized for paddling with multiple lash points and a thin foam back panel. It is a life-jacket designed for recreational kayak and whitewater use, classifiable under tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Neoprene Thermal Life Jacket
> An insulated lifejacket combining approved foam flotation with 3mm neoprene panels for cold water protection. It is a textile-based life-jacket, despite the neoprene, and falls under tariff item 6307.20.00.
6307.20.00Toddler Puddle Jumper Life Jacket
> Arm flotation wings for infants (30-50 lbs) providing learning-to-swim support with Type III approval. It is a life-jacket because it is certified for buoyancy, despite its swim aid appearance.
6307.20.00USCG Type II Life Preserver
> A classic adult lifejacket providing 15.5 lbs buoyancy with front/over-shoulder flotation design. It is an inherently buoyant Type II PFD, which is a life-jacket under tariff item 6307.20.00.