Steel Modular Housing Cube
A pre-assembled steel cube unit for residential construction, including insulation, plumbing stubs, electrical panels, and interior wall finishes. It is factory-finished and presented for on-site assembly, meeting the definition of a modular building unit of steel under tariff item 9406.20.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the cube uses non-steel structural elements
For prefabricated buildings made of wood, concrete, or other materials.
If imported as structural steel parts not assembled into a building
For steel structures and parts of structures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the unit is substantially pre-fitted internally (e.g
• plumbing, electrical) to meet the modular building unit definition
• Provide detailed packing lists to distinguish the building from separate construction materials
• Check with the Canada Border Services Agency for any anti-dumping duties on steel components
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