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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of life jackets, life belts & other made-up textile articles (SITC 65893) totaled $333.6M in April 2026, traded with 113 countries.
Importers of Life Jackets, Life Belts & Other Made-Up Textile Articles paid $47.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $249.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLife jackets and life belts classified here are personal flotation devices constructed primarily of textile materials, distinct from inflatable or foam-core devices that may classify elsewhere based on their dominant material or function. Beyond safety equipment, this heading serves as a residual category for made-up textile articles not enumerated in more specific headings — a classification that requires careful product analysis. Life jackets and personal flotation devices imported into the US are subject to US Coast Guard approval requirements, and importers must ensure products meet applicable USCG performance standards before offering them for sale.
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Life jackets and personal flotation devices sold in the US must be approved by the US Coast Guard and meet applicable performance standards under 46 CFR. Importers should obtain USCG approval documentation from the manufacturer and verify that the specific model and size configurations are covered by the approval certificate before importation.
When a made-up textile article cannot be classified under a more specific heading — such as those for bags, garments, or enumerated furnishing articles — it may fall under this residual NES provision. Importers handling novel or composite textile products should consider requesting a CBP binding ruling to establish classification certainty, particularly for high-volume programs.
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