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U.S. imports of vulcanized rubber boat & dock fenders (HS 401694) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Vulcanized Rubber Boat & Dock Fenders paid $289K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataBoat and dock fenders of vulcanized rubber — whether solid or inflatable — protect vessel hulls and dock structures from impact and abrasion in commercial, recreational, and port-infrastructure applications. The heading resolves to a single US tariff line (4016940000). China dominates US supply under this heading, with Malaysia and Singapore also significant sources, reflecting Southeast Asia's rubber-processing capacity and proximity to major maritime trade routes. The classification boundary with inflatable articles (401695) turns on whether the article is specifically designed as a fender; general-purpose inflatable rubber goods belong in the neighboring heading.
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Heading 401694 specifically covers articles designed to absorb impact between a vessel and a dock or another vessel. If an inflatable rubber article serves a different function — such as a buoy, a recreational float, or a pneumatic cushion — it would classify under 401695 (inflatable articles, NESOI) rather than 401694. The article's shape, mounting hardware, and commercial description are the primary classification indicators.
No mandatory federal admissibility permit is required for rubber marine fenders at the US border. However, commercial buyers — particularly port authorities and shipyards — frequently require fenders to meet PIANC or ASTM performance standards for energy absorption and reaction force. These are contractual specifications rather than customs requirements, but they influence sourcing decisions and may appear on purchase orders as conditions of acceptance.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| SINGAPORE | $118K | $930K | +$812K |
| CHINA | $532K | $30K | -$502K |
| NETHERLANDS | $1K | $492K | +$491K |
| CANADA | $106K | $320K | +$213K |
| MALAYSIA | $238K | -- | -$238K |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016940000 | BOAT/DOCK FENDER, INFLATABLE/NT, OF VULCANIZED RUB | $1.3M | 25.53% | $289K |
BOAT/DOCK FENDER, INFLATABLE/NT, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4016940000 | BOAT/DOCK FENDER, INFLATABLE/NT, OF VULCANIZED RUB | $1.9M |
BOAT/DOCK FENDER, INFLATABLE/NT, OF VULCANIZED RUB
148.5K kg
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR MOTOR CARS
HS 401110
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, FOR BUSES OR TRUCKS
HS 401120
GASKET, WASHERS & OTHER SEALS, OF VULCANIZED RUB
HS 401693
ARTICLES OF SOFT VULCANIZED RUBBER NESOI
HS 401699
MEDICAL/SURGICAL/DENTAL/VET GLOVES, MITTENS, MITTS
HS 401512
NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES OF RUBBER, NESOI
HS 401190
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia | -- | $933K | +$933K |
| Massachusetts | $126K | $473K | +$347K |
| Texas | $177K | $51K | -$126K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORFOLK-NEWPORT NEWS, VA | -- | $930K | +$930K |
| NEW BEDFORD, MA | -- | $468K | +$468K |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $271K | -- | -$271K |