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
10%
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
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