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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

HTS Code 8609.00.00.00 covers any article best defined as Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport EquipmentRailway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kindsContainers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Base Duty Rates for 8609.00.00.00

General Rate of Duty
Free
Special Rate of Duty
—
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
25%
Units of Quantity
No.
Quota Quantity
—
Additional Duties
—

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Where 8609.00.00.00 Appears in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

  1. Section 17Vehicles, Aircraft, Vessels and Associated Transport Equipment
  2. Chapter 86Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds
  3. 8609.00.00.00Containers (including containers for the transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

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Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 8609.00.00.00.
Chapter 86 Notes (includes Section 17 Notes)Railway or tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds

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