Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container
Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Products classified under HTS 9803.00.50
US-Made Wooden Wine Crate Returned with Bottles
A substantial wooden crate manufactured in the United States, returned containing imported wine bottles for distribution. This qualifies under HTS 9803.00.50 as a US-produced substantial container returned with merchandise. The crate's sturdy construction makes it suitable for protecting valuable wine shipments during international transport.
Reconditioned US Steel Shipping Drums
Heavy-duty steel drums originally produced in the United States, previously imported with chemicals, duty paid, and now reimported empty after domestic cleaning. Qualifies under HTS 9803.00.50 as foreign-imported substantial containers with prior duty payment. Designed for hazardous materials transport with UN certification.
ISO 20ft Steel Shipping Container
Standard 20-foot ISO intermodal steel shipping container designated as an instrument of international traffic by US Customs. These containers continuously circulate in global trade without entering commerce. Meets CSC safety conventions for international rail/road/sea transport under HTS 9803.00.50.
US-Produced Cardboard Bulk Boxes with Returns
Heavy-duty corrugated cardboard bulk containers manufactured in the United States, returned containing imported consumer goods. Substantial construction qualifies as returned US substantial holders under HTS 9803.00.50. Typically used for electronics/appliance shipments.
Container Repair Patch Kits
Steel patch kits and welding materials specifically for repairing ISO containers designated as instruments of international traffic. Imported separately to repair damage sustained in international service. Qualifies under HTS 9803.00.50 as repair components for international traffic containers.
Returned US Pallet Collars
Reusable steel pallet collars manufactured in the United States, returned containing imported machinery parts. Substantial holders that assemble with standard pallets for bulk transport. Qualifies as returned US substantial containers under HTS 9803.00.50.
US Shooks Assembled as Fruit Boxes
US-manufactured wooden shooks (knock-down box parts) assembled abroad into boxes containing imported fresh fruit. Traditional packaging for produce shipments qualifying as returned US substantial containers under HTS 9803.00.50.
40ft Reefer Container Twist Locks
Heavy-duty twist locks for securing 40ft refrigerated containers during international transport. Accessories for ISO containers designated as instruments of international traffic. Qualifies under HTS 9803.00.50 as container equipment.
US-Manufactured Ammunition Crates
Rugged wooden ammunition crates produced in the United States, returned containing imported military surplus. Substantial US containers designed for hazardous transport qualifying under HTS 9803.00.50.
Container Door Gaskets and Seals
Replacement rubber gaskets and seals for ISO shipping container doors. Repair components for instruments of international traffic containers under HTS 9803.00.50. Essential for maintaining weather-tight integrity.
Returned US Steel IBC Totes
US-produced steel Intermediate Bulk Containers (1000L) previously exported, returned containing imported liquids. UN-certified substantial containers qualifying under HTS 9803.00.50 as returned US holders.
US Pallet Bins with Parts
Heavy-duty plastic/steel pallet bins manufactured in the United States, returned containing imported automotive parts. Substantial reusable containers qualifying under HTS 9803.00.50.
Container Corner Castings
Forged steel corner fittings for ISO shipping containers. Repair/replacement parts for international traffic instruments qualifying under HTS 9803.00.50.
US Beer Kegs Returned
US-manufactured stainless steel beer kegs returned after foreign filling. Substantial containers qualifying under HTS 9803.00.50 as returned US holders with merchandise.
40ft High Cube Container Tarps
Heavy-duty tarpaulins designed specifically for 40ft high cube shipping containers. Accessories/equipment for international traffic containers under HTS 9803.00.50.