Product classification
HS code for Life belts: 6307.20
Life-jackets and life-belts.
Classification of life belts under HS 6307.20
Life belts are classified under HS code 6307.20. This classification falls under Chapter 63, which covers other made-up textile articles, sets, and worn clothing. Heading 6307 is a residual heading for textile articles that are not more specifically described elsewhere in the nomenclature. Subheading 6307.20 is specifically dedicated to life-jackets and life-belts. The classification is determined by the constituent material of the outer shell; for an item to fall under this code, the predominant material must be a textile fabric (such as nylon or polyester), even if the buoyancy is provided by internal foam, cork, or inflatable plastic bladders. This code is used for safety equipment designed to be worn on the body to prevent drowning. It is important to distinguish these from purely plastic or rubber life-saving equipment, as the material composition dictates the move between Chapter 63 and Chapters 39 or 40.
- Covers
- Textile-based life belts
- Safety harnesses for marine use
- Buoyancy aids made of textile materials
- Inflatable life belts with textile covers
- Also under 6307.20
- Mustang Survival PFDs
- Spinlock Deckvest
- Stearns Life Jackets
- NRS Chinook PFD
- Baltic Lifejackets
Codes often confused with 6307.20
Common mistake. Life belts are often misclassified under HS code 3926.90 if they are made primarily of plastics, or 4016.99 if they are made of vulcanized rubber. Another common error is using 9506.29, which covers equipment for general physical exercise or outdoor games, including water-sports equipment. However, because life belts are considered safety apparatus rather than sports equipment, 6307.20 takes precedence for textile-based versions. Confusion also exists with 8907.90, which covers other floating structures, but that code is for items like buoys or tanks, not wearable apparel.
Top exporters and importers of HS 630720 (the code used for life belts), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 630720 (the code used for life belts) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% 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 630720, not only life belts.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $248M 37% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$53M 8.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $43M 6.5% of world exports
World total: $666M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $155M 27% of world imports
- 2 France $32M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 Canada $27M 4.7% of world imports
World total: $571M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 life belts
Brazil classifies life belts under NCM 6307.20.00: HS 6307.20 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about life belts
What is the HS code for Life belts?
The HS code for Life belts is 630720 (Life-jackets and life-belts). The HS code for life belts made of textile materials is 6307.20.
How do I classify Life belts for customs?
Life belts is classified under HS code 630720 — Life-jackets and life-belts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 6307.20 include foam-filled life belts?
Yes, as long as the outer covering is made of textile fabric, foam-filled life belts are classified under 6307.20.
Which countries are the top exporters of life belts (HS 630720)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 630720 (the code used for life belts) in UN Comtrade data were China ($248M, 37% of world exports), Vietnam (about $53M) and the United States ($43M). World exports came to about $666M, 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 life belts (HS 630720)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 630720 (the code used for life belts) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($155M, 27% of world imports), France ($32M) and Canada ($27M). World imports came to about $571M, 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 Life belts the same in all countries?
The base HS code 630720 for Life belts 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 life belts in Brazil?
In Brazil, life belts (HS 630720) is classified under NCM 6307.20.00.