U.S. exports of Inflatable Rafts (SITC 79391) totaled $7.3M in August 2026.
Importers of Inflatable Rafts paid $310K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.12% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Inflatable Rafts imports of $3.1M in August 2026 ran 16% below the year-to-date monthly average of $3.7M.
Last updated: August 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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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.
Basic heading 79391 · $7.3M of $76.2B
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Exports · August 2026
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $40.5M of Inflatable Rafts.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.