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 classified under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a container specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, not meeting the criteria for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.
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 specifically designed for duty-free motor vehicle components, presented with the goods
This alternative is restricted to containers for duty-free motor vehicle parts, not flat rack containers for general cargo.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the flat rack container's foldable end walls and lashing points are documented as part of its design for multimodal transport
• Provide proof of ISO certification to support classification under this tariff item
• Work with a customs broker to determine if the container qualifies for any duty relief programs
Related Products under Tariff item 8609.00.90
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 falls under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a container specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport, not qualifying for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.
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 classified under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a container specially designed and equipped for transport by multiple modes, not meeting the criteria for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.
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 falls under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a specially designed multimodal container, not qualifying for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.
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 falls under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a container specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, not qualifying for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.
45-Foot ISO Shipping Container
An extended 45-foot steel container for maximum volume, fitted for global intermodal transport chains. It is classified under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a container specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, not meeting the criteria for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.
Collapsible ISO Container
A foldable 20-foot ISO container for empty return transport, equipped for full multimodal use. It falls under tariff item 8609.00.90 as a container specially designed and equipped for carriage by multiple modes, not qualifying for the duty-free motor vehicle component container exemption.