Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns
Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.
| General (MFN) | Free |
|---|---|
| Special | — |
| Other (Column 2) | 25% |
| Units | No. |
Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.
Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays
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9903.90.08 other +0% activeArticles the product of the Russian Federation, as provided for in U.S. note 30(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 30(b) to this subchapter
§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown
Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.
| Duty breakdown | Rate | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base dutyBase | 0% | $0.00 | HTS General rate |
| Chapter 99 otherChapter 99 | 0% | $0.00 | 9903.90.08 |
Sample duty by originSample duty by origin
Illustrative calculation at USD 10,000 customs value, standard (non-preferential) claim. Chapter 99 additional duties applied where status is active.
| Origin | Base rate | Chapter 99 | Total rate | Duty (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | 0% | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
| Vietnam (VN) | 0% | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
| Mexico (MX) | 0% | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
| India (IN) | 0% | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
| South Korea (KR) | 0% | 0% | 0% | $0.00 |
§ RELATED ENTRIESRelated HS codes in the same chapter
Adjacent lines under the same HTS chapter. Pick the most specific match for your product.
- 8601Rail locomotives powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators (batteries)
- 8601.10.00.00Powered from an external source of electricity
- 8601.20.00.00Powered by electric accumulators (batteries)
- 8602Other rail locomotives; locomotive tenders
- 8602.10.00.00Diesel-electric locomotives
- 8602.90.00.00Other
- 8603Self-propelled railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks, other than those of heading 8604
- 8603.10.00.00Powered from an external source of electricity
- 8603.90.00.00Other
- 8604.00.00.00Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles, whether or not self-propelled (for example, workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)
§ CHINA HS BRIDGEChina HS lines sharing this HS6
These China tariff lines share the first six digits with this HTS code. Open a line to see its US HTS candidates and China-origin total rates.
§ RECENT CHANGESRecent US tariff policy notices
The 3 most recent Federal Register tariff notices in the Duty database. See the Changes timeline for the full list.
- Apr 27, 2026Certain Chassis and Subassemblies Thereof From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Covered Merchandise Inquiry2026-08130
- Apr 27, 2026Oil Country Tubular Goods From the People's Republic of China: Final Determination of Covered Merchandise Inquiry2026-08129
- Apr 27, 2026Circular Welded Carbon Steel Pipes and Tubes From Thailand: Preliminary Results and Rescission, in Part, of Antidumping Duty Administrative Review; 2024-20252026-08128
§ FAQFrequently asked
- What is the general MFN duty rate for HTS 8609.00.00.00?
- The MFN general duty rate for HTS 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) is Free. This applies to imports from countries with normal trade relations status. For origins like China, additional Section 301, IEEPA, and reciprocal duties may stack on top of this base rate. Final duty is determined at CBP entry.
- Are there active Chapter 99 tariff overlays on HTS 8609.00.00.00?
- Yes. There are 1 active Chapter 99 rule(s) potentially applicable to HTS 8609.00.00.00, covering other. These overlays correspond to policy tools such as Section 301 (China), IEEPA emergency tariffs, and reciprocal duties — they stack on top of the MFN base rate based on country of origin and effective dates. A single shipment can be subject to multiple overlays simultaneously.
- When was HTS 8609.00.00.00 last updated on Duty?
- The base HTS data on this page was last refreshed on April 27, 2026 (USITC release 2026HTSRev6). Chapter 99 overlays, AD/CVD case status, and Federal Register notices are synced daily; effective dates follow the source feeds. If you spot stale data, please report via the contact link in the footer.