Disaster Relief Housing Module
> An emergency prefab home unit designed for disaster relief, factory-finished and ready for rapid on-site assembly. It qualifies as a prefabricated building under heading 94.06, specifically as "Other" since it is not a silo or air-supported building.
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
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the housing unit is air-supported
Air-supported buildings are a distinct tariff item.
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
• > Have documentation proving the unit is a prefabricated building, not a temporary shelter of another chapter (e.g
• tents of Chapter 63)
• If the module includes furniture or appliances, ensure they are not separately classifiable, as they may be dutiable at different rates
• Check with CBSA if the unit qualifies for any duty relief programs for disaster relief goods
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