Emergency Response Rafts from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
15.5%
Import Tips
• 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