U.S. exports of Vulcanized Rubber Boat & Dock Fenders (HS 401694) totaled $1.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Vulcanized Rubber Boat & Dock Fenders paid $251K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.79% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Vulcanized Rubber Boat & Dock Fenders imports of $937K in August 2026 ran 32% below the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 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.
Subheading 6 of 7 in heading 4016
Subheading 401694 · $1.5M of $325.8M
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4016940000 | Boat/Dock Fender, Inflatable/Nt, of Vulcanized Rub | $937K | 26.79% | 85.66% | $251K |
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 | $1.5M |
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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$937KYoY · free account
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$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $15.8M of Vulcanized Rubber Boat & Dock Fenders and exported $15.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · August 2026
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14.3% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 26.79% of imports for consumption.