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HTS 8609.00.00.00 Tariff

HTS 8609.00.00.00 classifies "Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport" in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Base duty rates below apply to most trade; country of origin can change applicable rates and add additional duties (e.g. Section 301). Use the calculator or API to compute total duty.

  • Type: Base HTS
  • How to use: Base rates apply to most countries (General/Special). Column 2 applies to non-MFN countries. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) may apply by origin; use the calculator or resolve API to get the full picture.
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Chapter 99 Section 301 Section 232 IEEPA

Official HTS Description

Official product classification and description from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

Product Name

Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

HTS Schedule Description

Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

Additional Description

Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

HS Code

8609.00.00.00

HTS Number

8609.00.00.00

Unit of Quantity

No.

Classification Level

Level 0 (more specific = higher level)

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Legal Notes & Requirements

Important footnotes and legal requirements for this HTS classification

Endnote See 9903.90.08.
other

See 9903.90.08.

Applies to columns: other
Type: Endnote
Note: These legal notes and footnotes are from the official HTS Schedule and may affect classification, duty rates, or import requirements. Click to expand each note for full details.

Additional Duties (Section 301, 232, etc.)

Country-specific additional tariffs separate from base rates

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International Emergency Economic Powers Act measures

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: High (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: High (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: High (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: High (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: High (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: High (chapter_99_prefix: 9903)

Unknown Additional Duty Uncertain

Additional trade measures

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; References Russian products but lacks specific duty or modification details)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; Reference to Russian Federation products without specific duty rate or modification details)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; References Russian products but lacks specific duty or modification details)

9903.90.08 Reference

See 9903.90.08

Note: Rate not specified in source. Research Chapter 99 code for exact rate.

Applies to: RU

Effective date unknown

Confidence: Low (Authority could not be determined from text; manual classification needed; Reference to Russian Federation products without clear duty rate or modification information)

Important: These additional duties are separate from base tariff rates and are NOT automatically summed. Always verify with official sources before making import decisions.
Tip: Select a country of origin above to see which measures apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this HTS code?

This is a US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) code that classifies "Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport". It determines base duty rates for imports; additional duties may apply by country of origin.

Does origin affect duty?

Yes. General and Special rates apply by trade agreement and origin. Additional duties (Section 301, 232, IEEPA) are origin-specific. Use the tariff calculator or resolve API with an origin to see full duty.

How do I compute total duty?

Use our tariff calculator (with HTS and optional origin) or the API endpoint GET /api/v1/tariffs/resolve with hts and origin. The API returns base tariffs and additional measures separately; sum as needed for your use case.

Duty rates (HTS columns)

Base duty rates and agreement-specific tariffs for this product

Column 1 - General

Normal Trade Relations (NTR/MFN) rates for most countries

Free

Effective: November 19, 2025

Per Unit: No./piece

Column 1 - Special

No special rate available

Column 2

Higher rates for non-MFN countries

25%

Effective: November 19, 2025

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