Product classification
HS code for Rubber fenders: 4016.94
Rubber, vulcanised (other than hard rubber), boat or dock fenders, whether or not inflatable, of non-cellular rubber.
Classification of rubber fenders under HS 4016.94
Rubber fenders used for protecting boats or docks are classified under HS code 4016.94. This classification is found within Chapter 40 (Rubber and articles thereof) and heading 4016, which serves as the category for other articles of vulcanised rubber other than hard rubber. Subheading 4016.94 is a specific provision for boat or dock fenders, whether or not they are inflatable. The classification is determined by the material (non-cellular vulcanised rubber) and the specific application (maritime protection). These items are designed to absorb kinetic energy during berthing or mooring. Because the HS nomenclature provides a specific subheading for "boat or dock fenders," this code must be used instead of more general codes like 4016.99, following the principle that specific descriptions take precedence over general ones.
- Covers
- Pneumatic (inflatable) rubber fenders for ships
- Solid vulcanised rubber dock bumpers
- Cylindrical rubber fenders for tugboats
- Arch-style rubber fenders for piers
- D-shaped rubber fenders for small craft
- Also under 4016.94
- Yokohama Pneumatic Fenders
- Trelleborg Marine Fenders
- ShibataFenderTeam Arch Fenders
- Bridgestone Marine Fenders
Codes often confused with 4016.94
Common mistake. A common error is classifying these under 4016.10, which is for cellular (sponge) rubber. Most heavy-duty fenders are made of solid or pneumatic non-cellular rubber and must stay in 4016.94. Another misclassification is 8907.90, which covers floating structures; while some fenders float, they are considered accessories or equipment made of rubber rather than independent floating vessels. Finally, fenders made of plastic (PVC) are often incorrectly placed here; they belong in Chapter 39, specifically under 3926.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 401694 (the code used for rubber fenders), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 401694 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber 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 rubber fenders
Brazil classifies rubber 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 rubber fenders
What is the HS code for Rubber fenders?
The HS code for Rubber 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 boat or dock fenders made of vulcanised rubber is 4016.94.
How do I classify Rubber fenders for customs?
Rubber 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.
Are inflatable rubber fenders classified differently?
No, HS code 4016.94 specifically includes fenders "whether or not inflatable," so both solid and pneumatic rubber fenders use the same code.
Which countries are the top exporters of rubber fenders (HS 401694)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 401694 (the code used for rubber 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 rubber fenders (HS 401694)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 401694 (the code used for rubber 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 Rubber fenders the same in all countries?
The base HS code 401694 for Rubber 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 rubber fenders in Brazil?
In Brazil, rubber fenders (HS 401694) is classified under NCM 4016.94.00.