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USCG Type II Life Preserver from Japan

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 — 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

• 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