Cylindrical Boat Bumper from Japan
Cylindrical vulcanized rubber bumper mounted on boat hulls to cushion docking. It qualifies under HTS 4016.94.00.00 as a boat fender of vulcanized rubber, not hard rubber or excluded Section XVI appliances.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label with exact rubber compound (e.g
• SBR/NR blend) for CBP verification; ensure no embedded electronics to avoid Section XVI
• Common pitfall: misdeclaring as 'bumpers' leading to auto parts scrutiny under 4011