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U.S. imports of life jackets and life belts of textile materials (HS 630720) totaled $5.4M in July 2026, traded with 54 countries.
Importers of Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials paid $725K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $5.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials imports of $5.4M in July 2026 ran 64% below the year-to-date monthly average of $15.2M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLife jackets and life belts of textile materials serve a critical personal safety function in marine and water-sport applications, and imported units must comply with US Coast Guard (USCG) approval requirements in addition to standard customs entry procedures. The heading has a single 10-digit line (6307200000), reflecting the product's narrow commercial scope. Vietnam leads US supply under this heading, followed by Cambodia and China. Importers should confirm that USCG Type approval or equivalent certification accompanies shipments intended for sale as personal flotation devices, as unapproved units may be detained at the port of entry.
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1.0K shipments/mo
Life jackets sold in the US as personal flotation devices (PFDs) must carry US Coast Guard (USCG) Type approval, which requires testing and certification to USCG performance standards. Importers should obtain approval documentation from the foreign manufacturer before shipment, as USCG-unapproved PFDs cannot be legally sold for their intended safety purpose and may be refused entry or detained.
No. Heading 630720 covers functional life jackets and life belts designed for personal safety use. Novelty or toy flotation items without safety certification are generally classified elsewhere, often under Chapter 95 (toys and sports equipment). The functional safety purpose of the article is the key classification criterion.
HSChapter 63
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6307200000 | Lifejackets and Lifebelts | $5.4M | 13.33% | 98.87% | $725K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6307200000 | Lifejackets and Lifebelts | $3.9M |
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.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 6307
Subheading 630720 · $5.4M of $417.9M
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$3.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 66% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
2.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 13.33%.