Emergency Response Rafts
Heavy-duty inflatable rafts designed for disaster relief operations in flood zones. These rafts are floating structures used for emergency response and are classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as other floating structures, not as vessels.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 15.5% | — | 15.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rafts are designed for recreational use
Recreational rafts may be classified under other headings, such as toys or sports equipment.
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 rafts are not self-propelled, as that would change classification to vessels
• Keep documentation showing intended use for disaster relief to expedite CBSA clearance
• Ensure compliance with Canadian emergency equipment standards
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Floating Barriers for Oil Spills
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Floating Exhibition Stages
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Floating Landing Stages
Pontoon-based platforms serving as temporary docks or piers for loading and unloading at harbors. These are explicitly listed as landing-stages in the heading and are classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as other floating structures.
Floating Solar Panel Arrays
Buoyant platforms designed to mount photovoltaic panels for water-based solar power generation. These are floating structures used for renewable energy and are classified under tariff item 8907.90.90 as other floating structures.
Floating Storage Tanks for Oil
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