Inflatable Boat Fender from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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