Product classification
HS code for Dock fenders: 4016.94
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber.
Classification of dock fenders under HS 4016.94
Dock fenders made of vulcanized rubber (non-cellular) are classified under HS code 4016.94. This classification is specific to boat or dock fenders, whether or not they are inflatable. The primary material must be vulcanized rubber other than hard rubber. This code is part of the broader category for other articles of vulcanized rubber under heading 4016. These fenders are designed to absorb the kinetic energy of a vessel berthing against a jetty or quay wall, preventing damage to both the vessel and the structure. The inclusion of the phrase "whether or not inflatable" in the HS description ensures that both solid rubber bumpers and pneumatic rubber fenders are captured under this single code. The classification is determined by the material composition and the specific intended use in maritime docking.
- Covers
- Cylindrical rubber dock fenders
- D-shaped rubber bumpers for quays
- Arch-type rubber fenders
- Inflatable pneumatic rubber fenders
- Also under 4016.94
- Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders
- Trelleborg Marine Fenders
- ShibataFenderTeam Arch Fenders
- Bridgestone Marine Fenders
Codes often confused with 4016.94
Common mistake. Dock fenders are often misclassified under 3926.90 if they are made of plastics (such as PVC or EVA). They may also be confused with 4016.99, which is the general category for other rubber articles, but 4016.94 is the more specific code for fenders.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401694 (the code used for dock fenders), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401694 (the code used for dock fenders) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 41% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 6.9% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 401694, not only dock fenders.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $90M 41% of world exports
- 2 Malaysia $20M 9.1% of world exports
- 3 India $14M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $222M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $17M 6.9% of world imports
- 2 Singapore $13M 5.5% of world imports
- 3 Italy $12M 5.0% of world imports
World total: $239M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for dock fenders
Brazil classifies dock fenders under NCM 4016.94.00: HS 4016.94 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
EU Regulatory Requirements
This product category is subject to the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR). Importers must provide due diligence statements proving the product was not produced on deforested land after December 31, 2020.
Questions about dock fenders
What is the HS code for Dock fenders?
The HS code for Dock fenders is 401694 (Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber). The HS code for dock or boat fenders made of non-cellular vulcanized rubber is 4016.94.
How do I classify Dock fenders for customs?
Dock fenders is classified under HS code 401694 — Rubber; vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the fender is made of foam-filled rubber?
If the rubber is cellular (foam-like), it may be classified under 4016.10 rather than 4016.94.
Which countries are the top exporters of dock fenders (HS 401694)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401694 (the code used for dock fenders) in UN Comtrade data were China ($90M, 41% of world exports), Malaysia ($20M) and India ($14M). World exports came to about $222M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of dock fenders (HS 401694)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401694 (the code used for dock fenders) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($17M, 6.9% of world imports), Singapore ($13M) and Italy ($12M). World imports came to about $239M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Is the HS code for Dock fenders the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401694 for Dock fenders is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for dock fenders in Brazil?
In Brazil, dock fenders (HS 401694) is classified under NCM 4016.94.00.