Child 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 17% | — | 17% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 17% | — | 17% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the vest is a general flotation aid not meeting life-jacket criteria
Other made-up textile articles may be more appropriate.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Verify that the child life vest meets Canadian child PFD standards (e.g
• CGSB-65.15)
• Keep records of the flotation material and size ranges for CBSA verification
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