20-Foot ISO Shipping Container
A standardized 20-foot steel container designed for intermodal transport by ship, truck, or rail, featuring ISO corner fittings for secure stacking and lifting. It is specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport, falling under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.5% | — | 6.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the container is reusable and presented with motor vehicle components that are free of customs duties
This sibling item applies specifically to containers used for transporting duty-free motor vehicle components.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the container is clean and free of residual cargo to avoid CBSA inspection delays
• Verify ISO markings and corner fittings are intact to confirm classification under 8609.00.90
• Declare the container's value accurately, as used containers may require proof of purchase
Related Products under Tariff item 8609.00.90
20-Foot Open Top ISO Container
A 20-foot container with a removable top for loading tall cargo like pipes, equipped with ISO fittings for multimodal carriage by ship, truck, or rail. It is specially designed and equipped for transport by multiple modes, qualifying under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.
40-Foot Double Door Container
A 40-foot container with doors on both ends for easy access in tight spaces, ISO-equipped for ship, rail, and truck transport. It is specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, falling under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.
40-Foot Flat Rack Container
A 40-foot open-sided container with foldable end walls for heavy or oversized cargo, fitted for crane handling in sea, road, and rail modes. It is specially designed and equipped for intermodal transport, qualifying under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.
40-Foot High Cube ISO Container
An extra-height 40-foot steel container for oversized cargo, equipped with ISO twistlocks and reinforced for sea, road, and rail transport. It is specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, falling under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.
45-Foot ISO Shipping Container
An extended 45-foot steel container for maximum volume, fitted for global intermodal transport chains. It is specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport, qualifying under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.
Collapsible ISO Container
A foldable 20-foot ISO container for empty return transport, equipped for full multimodal use. It is specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, falling under tariff item 8609.00.90 as 'Other' containers.