Emergency Distress Buoy
Emergency distress buoys are self-deploying buoys that support EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon) equipment and provide additional flotation for life rafts in emergencies. They are classified under tariff item 8907.90.20 as 'other buoys and beacons' because they serve as safety signaling devices, not fishing markers or general floating structures.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the buoy is part of a life raft system
Integrated life-saving systems may be classified under other floating structures.
If the EPIRB is imported separately from the buoy
Radio navigation equipment is classified under Chapter 85.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 buoy's primary function is flotation and signaling, not electronic equipment, which may affect classification
• Provide CBSA with details on the EPIRB integration and safety certifications
• Check Transport Canada regulations for distress signaling equipment
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