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SITCSection 7
U.S. exports of inflatable rafts (SITC 79391) totaled $6.7M in July 2026.
Importers of Inflatable Rafts paid $425K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $2.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Inflatable Rafts imports of $4.6M in July 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $3.8M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataInflatable rafts traded internationally range from SOLAS-approved life rafts installed on commercial vessels to recreational whitewater and expedition rafts — a span of end uses that can complicate classification and compliance. Life rafts destined for installation on regulated vessels must meet US Coast Guard approval standards and carry valid service certifications, adding a product-approval layer on top of customs entry. Recreational inflatable rafts, by contrast, face fewer regulatory hurdles but may be subject to consumer product safety standards enforced by the CPSC. The distinction between a SOLAS-grade life raft and a recreational inflatable is material both for duty purposes and for downstream compliance obligations.
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359 shipments/mo
Basic heading 489 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 79391 · $4.6M of $175.6B
Life rafts installed on US Coast Guard-regulated commercial vessels must be approved by the US Coast Guard and meet applicable SOLAS performance standards. Imported life rafts require a valid approval certificate and must be serviced at a Coast Guard-accepted service station at prescribed intervals. Importers should confirm approval status before purchasing foreign-manufactured life rafts for commercial vessel use.
No. Recreational inflatable rafts are not subject to US Coast Guard SOLAS approval requirements, but they may fall under Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) jurisdiction if marketed to consumers. Importers of recreational rafts should assess CPSC labeling and safety standard requirements, which differ substantially from the maritime safety certification framework that governs commercial life rafts.
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$4.6MYoY · Pro
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$6.7MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Exports · July 2026
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