Heading 8609: Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and…
Every line of heading 8609 in the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule, with its general (column 1) duty rate. Open a code for the landed cost calculator, trade agreement rates and email alerts if the rate changes.
Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
Chapter 86: Railway locomotives, rolling stock and track fixtures. Schedule checked on November 8, 2026.
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Tariff lines
| HTS code | Official description | General rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8609.00.00.00 | Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport | Free |
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- 8609.00.0000CONTAINERS (INCLUDING CONTAINERS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF FLUIDS) SPECIALLY DESIGNED AND EQUIPPED FOR CARRIAGE BY ONE OR MORE MODES OF TRANSPORT
Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule; Schedule B: U.S. Census Bureau. Information only, not legal or customs advice; U.S. Customs and Border Protection decides the classification and the duty. Confirm with a licensed customs broker before you ship.
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