Inflatable Rescue Raft from China
An inflatable raft designed for emergency rescues on water, equipped with oars and safety features. Classified under HTS 8906.90.00.90 as an 'other vessel' that does not have the essential character of a specific vessel type like a warship or rowboat. It serves primarily for lifesaving purposes in marine environments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Import Tips
• Verify the vessel's essential character per Chapter 89 notes to avoid misclassification into specific headings like 8904 for lifeboats
• Provide detailed blueprints and safety certifications (e.g
• SOLAS compliance) for customs valuation and inspection