20-Foot ISO Shipping Container from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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