U.S. imports of Inflatable Vessels, Including Rowing Boats and Canoes (SITC 79311) totaled $4.1M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Inflatable Vessels, Including Rowing Boats and Canoes paid $471K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.55% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inflatable Vessels, Including Rowing Boats and Canoes imports of $4.1M in August 2026 ran 13% below the year-to-date monthly average of $4.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataInflatable vessels—ranging from recreational kayaks and rafts to rigid-inflatable rescue craft—are classified by their construction method (air-filled chambers as the primary structural element) rather than by end use, which distinguishes them from rigid-hull pleasure craft. The recreational marine market drives most import volume in this heading, with products subject to US Coast Guard safety standards for personal watercraft and inflatable boats used in US waters. Importers should confirm whether a vessel meets the USCG definition of a 'boat' requiring compliance labeling, as enforcement at the port of entry can result in detention of non-compliant shipments.
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138 import shipments a month
Inflatable boats meeting the USCG definition of a 'recreational vessel' must comply with applicable Federal Boat Safety Act standards, including capacity plate requirements and compliance with ABYC or ISO construction standards referenced by USCG regulations. Importers are responsible for ensuring that vessels bear required labeling before sale in the US market.
Rigid-inflatable boats (RIBs), which combine a rigid fiberglass or aluminum hull with inflatable tubes, are generally classified based on the essential character of the vessel. CBP has issued rulings on RIBs that place them in the rigid-hull pleasure-craft heading rather than the inflatable-vessel heading, so importers of hybrid designs should seek a binding ruling to confirm the correct SITC and HTS classification.
Basic heading 495 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 79311 · $4.1M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 36.6% duty; Canada 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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$4.1MYoY · free account
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$625KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $50.0M of Inflatable Vessels, Including Rowing Boats and Canoes.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.