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Polyethylene Mooring Buoy

A durable, rotomolded polyethylene buoy used for mooring boats in marinas, featuring a blue stripe and lifting eyes. Falls under HTS 8907.90.00.30 as a buoy, serving as a floating structure to secure vessels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+20.0%20%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3921.90Lower: 17.3% vs 20%

If supplied unassembled as plastic sheets or components

Unfinished plastic plates or shapes without assembled floating character classify separately.

8906Lower: 12.5% vs 20%

If designed as prefabricated equipped structure for specific installation

Per chapter notes, incomplete floating structures with essential character may go to 8906.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label with load capacity and material composition to prevent undervaluation disputes

• Use ISPM-15 compliant packaging for wooden accessories to avoid fumigation delays

• Check for anti-fouling coatings that may trigger environmental import restrictions