Inflatable Boat Fender from Japan
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 — 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
• 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