Swap Body Container from Germany
A European-style demountable swap body for truck-rail exchange, specially designed for multimodal transport. 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.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
6.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the swap body's design for truck-rail intermodal transport and ISO certification
• Declare the container's value and origin for CBSA assessment
• Be aware that swap bodies may have specific handling requirements at Canadian rail terminals