HTS 9803.00.50Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container
What that translates to:Containers (U.S.-made, prior imports or intl. traffic), repair parts
Also written 98030050. Rates as CBP is collecting them today. Updated Oct 1, 2026.
Containers (U.S.-made, prior imports or intl. traffic)… (HTS 9803.00.50) from China, as of Oct 1, 2026: this is a special provision (chapter 98); ask a licensed customs broker how duties apply.
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Substantial containers and holders, if products of the United States (including shooks and staves of United States production when returned as boxes or barrels containing merchandise), or if of foreign production and previously imported and duty (if any) thereon paid, or if of a class specified by the Secretary of the Treasury as instruments of international traffic, repair components for containers of foreign production which are instruments of international traffic, and accessories and equipment for such containers, whether the accessories and equipment are imported with a container to be reexported separately or with another container, or imported separately to be reexported with a container
Legal text from the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, Revision 20 (2026), chapter 98: Special classification provisions.Questions about HTS 9803.00.50
What is the duty rate for HTS 9803.00.50?
The regular (column 1 general) rate printed in the tariff schedule is Free. Additional tariffs depend on the country of origin; choose one above to see its full rate.
Is HTS 9803.00.50 subject to Section 301 tariffs?
No Section 301 tariff applies to HTS 9803.00.50 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.
Is HTS 9803.00.50 subject to Section 232 tariffs?
No Section 232 tariff applies to HTS 9803.00.50 as of Oct 1, 2026, from any country of origin.
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