Navigation Buoy for Harbor Marking from Japan
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 — 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
• 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