Inflatable Rafts for Rescue Operations from China
These are large inflatable rafts designed for emergency rescue missions on water bodies, providing a stable floating platform for personnel and equipment. They fall under HTS 8907.90.00 as other floating structures, specifically rafts not classified elsewhere in Chapter 89.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with maritime safety standards such as SOLAS for rescue equipment to avoid customs delays
• Provide detailed engineering specs and buoyancy certifications as supporting documentation