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U.S. imports of life jackets and life belts of textile materials (HS 630720) totaled $20.8M in April 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Life Jackets and Life Belts of Textile Materials paid $3.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $20.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6307200000 | LIFEJACKETS AND LIFEBELTS | $20.8M | 14.51% | $3.0M |
LIFEJACKETS AND LIFEBELTS
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 6307200000 | LIFEJACKETS AND LIFEBELTS | $4.0M |
LIFEJACKETS AND LIFEBELTS
101.6K kg
MADE-UP TEXTILE ARTICLES, NESOI
HS 630790
TOILET & KITCHEN LINEN OF COTTON TERRY FABRICS
HS 630260
CURTAIN & INTER BLINDS/BED VALANCES, NESOI SYN FIB
HS 630392
BED LINEN NESOI, OF COTTON, NOT KNIT OR CROCHETED
HS 630231
BED LINEN NESOI, OF MANMADE FIBERS, NOT KNIT ETC
HS 630232
FLOORCLOTHS, DISHCLOTHS, DUSTERS ETC.
HS 630710
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $4.4M | $217K | -$4.2M |
| Washington | $4.1M | $31K | -$4.0M |
| California | $3.3M | $584K | -$2.8M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $4.7M | -- | -$4.7M |
| TACOMA, WA | $3.8M | -- | -$3.8M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $2.6M | $101K | -$2.5M |