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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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