Inflatable Boat Fender from China
An inflatable fender made of vulcanized rubber designed to protect boats from dock impacts by absorbing shocks. It falls under HTS 4016.94.00.00 as a boat fender, explicitly covered whether inflatable or not, distinct from hard rubber or excluded categories like footwear.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify vulcanization and rubber composition to avoid misclassification as plastic under Chapter 39; ensure fenders meet US Coast Guard flotation standards if inflatable
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming use solely as boat/dock fenders to prevent reclassification as toys