Rescue Lifeboat RB-850

A rigid inflatable rescue lifeboat designed for coastal search and rescue operations, equipped with self-righting capabilities and capacity for 8 persons. Classified under HTS 9810.00.75.00 as life-saving apparatus imported for lifesaving institutions like the U.S. Coast Guard training centers. Meets SOLAS standards for human life preservation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

8906Same rate: 10%

If imported for commercial vessel use

Other vessels including lifeboats not for institutional lifesaving fall under Chapter 89 transport equipment.

8479.89Higher: 12.5% vs 10%

If classified as rescue machinery parts

Separate components or repair parts for lifesaving equipment may classify under Chapter 84 machinery.

9801.00.10Same rate: 10%

If US goods returned after repair abroad

US-manufactured lifeboats repaired overseas qualify for duty-free reimport under Chapter 98 returns.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify institutional eligibility with CBP documentation proving use by recognized lifesaving organizations

Provide SOLAS certification and capacity documentation to confirm life-saving apparatus classification

Avoid common pitfall of commercial vessels use; must be exclusively for institutional lifesaving training

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