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
Classification path
- Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
Rates of duty
- General (MFN)
- Free
- Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
- 25%
- Unit of quantity
- No.
About heading 8609
Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport
Heading 8609 covers containers, including containers for transporting fluids, that are specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport. In the provided data it has one declarable line, 8609.00.00.00, so there are no subheading choices under this heading.
Full guide to heading 8609Products in this heading
- Intermodal steel shipping container
- Refrigerated shipping container
- Tank container for liquids
- Flat rack shipping container
- Open top shipping container
- Bulk cargo container
- Swap body container
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for intermodal shipping containers?
Intermodal shipping containers are classified under 8609.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
What is the duty on tank containers for liquids?
Tank containers for liquids are classified under 8609.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
How do I classify a refrigerated shipping container?
A refrigerated shipping container specially designed for multimodal carriage is classified under 8609.00.00.00. The general (MFN) rate for that line is Free.
Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.