Temporary Housing Shelter Unit
> A modular prefabricated unit for emergency housing, pre-fitted with sanitation, sleeping areas, and utilities in shipping container form. It is a prefabricated building unit, falling under "Other" prefabricated buildings.
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 shelter is a tent or similar temporary structure
Tents are classified under Chapter 63.
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 unit is a complete building, not a tent of Chapter 63; if it is a fabric structure, it may be classified elsewhere
• Provide documentation showing it is factory-finished and pre-fitted
• Check if the sanitation systems are integral and not separate goods
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