Refrigerated Reefer ISO Container from Japan
A temperature-controlled 40-foot reefer container with integrated cooling unit, designed for perishable goods transport via ship, truck, or train. It qualifies for HTS 8609.00.00.00 as a specially equipped multimodal container. Features include insulation, T-section floors, and ISO fittings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include reefer pre-trip inspection certificates and power supply specs; ensure ATP certification for temperature compliance; common error is classifying as machinery under 8418 if cooling unit emphasized separately