U.S. exports of Inflatable Rafts (HS 890710) totaled $7.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Inflatable Rafts paid $310K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inflatable Rafts imports of $3.1M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInflatable rafts — whether for marine safety, recreational, or military use — are consolidated under a single 10-digit line (8907100000) and represent a product where material construction (typically reinforced PVC or Hypalon fabric) and intended end-use drive both commercial value and regulatory treatment. Mexico and the United Kingdom are leading US import sources. Life-saving inflatable rafts intended for use on commercial vessels must comply with USCG and SOLAS type-approval requirements, while recreational models face different standards under applicable USCG recreational boating regulations.
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240 import shipments a month
Most inflatable rafts are classified here, but inflatable boats with rigid hulls (RIBs) or those primarily designed as recreational watercraft may be classified under Chapter 89 vessel headings depending on their construction and function. The distinction between a 'raft' and a 'boat' for HTS purposes centers on propulsion capability and structural rigidity — a licensed customs broker can help determine the correct heading for hybrid designs.
Inflatable life rafts installed on US-flagged commercial vessels must be USCG-approved and, for SOLAS-compliant vessels, also carry type approval from a recognized classification society. The approval process involves testing to 46 CFR Part 160 standards. Importers should confirm that the foreign manufacturer's approval is current and covers the specific raft model and capacity before importation.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 8907
Subheading 890710 · $7.3M of $17.4M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8907100000 | Inflatable Rafts | $3.1M | 10.12% | 66.11% | $310K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8907100000 | Inflatable Rafts | $7.3M |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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customs district
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rate provision · imports
31.5% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.12% of imports for consumption.
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$3.1MYoY · free account
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$7.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.5M of Inflatable Rafts and exported $74.3M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.