ISO Intermodal Shipping Container from China
A standardized 20-foot or 40-foot steel ISO container designed for repeated international transport of merchandise by ship, rail, and truck. This substantial container qualifies under 9813.00.45 as reusable for holding goods during transportation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Ensure CSC safety approval plate is visible and current for international container safety
• Provide leasing documentation proving commercial reuse in transportation operations
• Distinguish from instruments of international traffic which have separate manifest procedures