USCG Type II Life Preserver from Canada
Classic adult lifejacket providing 15.5 lbs buoyancy with front/over-shoulder flotation design for good in-water performance. HTS 6307.20.00.00 classification for inherently buoyant Type II PFDs required on certain small commercial vessels. Orange nylon shell with plastic buckles meets USCG specifications.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include USCG approval number (160.064 standard compliance) on all documentation and labels
• Specify minimum buoyancy (15.5 lbs adult) prevents downgrade to swim vest classification
• Commercial invoice must note 'inherently buoyant' to distinguish from inflatable Type II substitutes