Heavy Duty Dock Guard Fender from Germany
Extra-thick vulcanized rubber fender for commercial docks handling large vessels. Falls under HTS 4016.94.00.00 as dock fenders, specifically vulcanized rubber other than hard, per chapter exclusions.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Certify load-bearing capacity >500kg for commercial verification; provide UV degradation test results
• Pitfall: industrial sets may classify under 4016.99 if not purely fenders