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.
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 limited to containers for duty-free motor vehicle parts, not general 45-foot containers.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 45-foot container has ISO corner fittings and meets intermodal standards for rail and truck transport
• Provide documentation of the container's design and value for CBSA
• Be aware that 45-foot containers may have specific handling requirements at Canadian ports
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 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.
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.
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.