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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of intermodal containers specially designed for multimodal transport (SITC 78630) totaled $24.7M in April 2026, traded with 37 countries.
Importers of Intermodal Containers Specially Designed for Multimodal Transport paid $5.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 25% on $20.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataIntermodal shipping containers — including ISO dry-freight boxes, refrigerated (reefer) units, and tank containers for fluid transport — are classified here when specially designed and equipped to transfer across two or more transport modes (sea, rail, road) without reloading cargo. The International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC) governs structural safety certification, and containers operating in US ports must display a valid CSC safety approval plate. Reefer containers additionally involve refrigerant compliance considerations under EPA regulations governing ozone-depleting substances and HFCs.
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The International Convention for Safe Containers requires that containers used in international transport display a valid CSC safety approval plate confirming the unit has been tested and approved to structural safety standards. Containers without a current CSC plate may be detained at US ports; owners must arrange inspection and certification through an approved testing facility before the container can be used.
Yes. Reefer containers using hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or other regulated refrigerants are subject to EPA regulations under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, which governs refrigerant handling, leak repair, and disposal. Importers and operators should verify that refrigerant servicing complies with EPA requirements and that technicians are properly certified.
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