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 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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