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U.S. exports of vulcanized rubber boat & dock fenders (HS 401694) totaled $1.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Vulcanized Rubber Boat & Dock Fenders paid $249K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $1.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 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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110 shipments/mo
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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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016940000 | Boat/Dock Fender, Inflatable/Nt, Of Vulcanized Rub | $1.4M | 17.73% | 90.98% | $249K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 4016940000 | Boat/Dock Fender, Inflatable/Nt, Of Vulcanized Rub | $1.7M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports
$1.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$1.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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Korea, South and Canada together take 79% of it.
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rate provision · imports
9.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 17.73%.