Navigation Buoy

A large floating marker equipped with lights for guiding ships in channels. HTS 8907.90.00.90 includes buoys as other floating structures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

8530.80.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If primarily electronic beacon

Light-focused buoys may classify as electrical signaling apparatus.

3926.90.99Higher: 22.8% vs 17.5%

If small plastic marker buoys

Plastic buoys without metal structure go to Chapter 39.

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Import Tips & Compliance

USCG approval letters mandatory; include in import docs

Specify mooring chain separately to prevent set classification

Test for inherent buoyancy to avoid shift to plastic articles