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Temporary Housing Shelter Unit

Modular prefabricated unit for emergency housing, pre-fitted with sanitation, sleeping areas, and utilities in shipping container form. HTS 9406.90.01 applies to 'other' prefabricated buildings including housing, finished in factory for site assembly. Distinguishes from excluded pneumatic items.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChina2.9%+35.0%37.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexico2.9%+10.0%12.9%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanada2.9%+10.0%12.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermany2.9%+10.0%12.9%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapan2.9%+10.0%12.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

6307.90.98Lower: 24.5% vs 37.9%

If made-up textile articles resembling tents

If primarily fabric-based, shifts from buildings to chapter 63.

3921.90Lower: 14.8% vs 37.9%

If plastic panels entered separately

Separate plastic goods not combined as building elements (note 3b).

8716.80.50Higher: 38.2% vs 37.9%

If wheeled for true mobility

Chapter exclusion for monopods or wheeled articles like trailers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Declare humanitarian end-use if applicable for potential duty relief programs

โ€ข Avoid reclassification by proving not inflatable (chapter exclusion (a))