Rescue Lifeboat RB-850 from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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