Navigation Buoy for Harbor Marking from China

A floating spherical buoy equipped with reflective tape and a light for marking safe navigation channels in harbors. It is classified under HTS 8907.90.00.30 as a buoy, a type of other floating structure designed to float on water and provide visual guidance to vessels.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

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
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify buoy meets USCG standards for visibility and durability; non-compliant units may be rejected at port

Include detailed specifications on material (e.g

polyethylene) and lighting in commercial invoice to avoid reclassification

Obtain Certificate of Origin if sourced from duty-free countries to reduce costs