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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 HTS 8609.00.00.00 as a container specially equipped for multiple modes of transport. These containers are built to withstand harsh maritime conditions while being compatible with land-based logistics.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7309.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If lacking ISO corner fittings or multimodal equipment

Containers without specialized intermodal fittings are classified as steel tanks or reservoirs rather than transport containers.

8716.80.50Higher: 38.2% vs 10%

If designed exclusively for rail transport

Rail-specific containers fall under Chapter 87 for railway vehicles and parts, excluding multimodal designs.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify ISO 668 certification and CSC safety approval markings for compliance; ensure documentation includes gross weight capacity and stacking limits; watch for misclassification as general steel structures under Chapter 73

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