Foam Soft-Top Beginner Surfboard

An 8-foot soft-top surfboard made from closed-cell foam with a slick PVC coating, ideal for beginners and kids due to its buoyancy and impact resistance. Classified under HTS 9506.29.0030 as a surfboard for wave riding in water sports.

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.

9506.29.00Same rate: 17.5%

If classified as water skis

Water skis have bindings for towing; surfboards do not.

9012.90.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If for industrial or competitive training models

Specialized swim training aids may classify under optical/microscope equipment if high-tech.

6601.91.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If sold as a set with umbrella-like shade attachment

Sets with non-essential character items classify by principal component.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with age grading and skill level (e.g

'beginner') to meet retail sale requirements and avoid reclassification

Include material safety data sheets for foam; watch for phthalate restrictions in children's products