U.S. imports of Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials (HS 630720) totaled $5.0M in August 2026, imported from 55 countries.
Importers of Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials paid $704K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 14.34% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials imports of $5.0M in August 2026 ran 64% below the year-to-date monthly average of $13.9M.
Last updated: August 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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862 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 3 of 3 in heading 6307
Subheading 630720 · $5.0M of $428.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$5.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$3.8MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $130.8M of Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials and exported $44.4M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6307200000 | Lifejackets and Lifebelts | $4.9M | 14.34% | 95.19% | $704K |
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 | $3.8M |
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.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Vietnam together supply 66% of it. China pays 16.8% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
4.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 14.34% of imports for consumption.