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

HS v2017 Code: 8609

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

hs code 8609 covers a critical component of the global logistics and transportation industry. These specialized containers are designed to safely and efficiently transport a wide range of goods, including fluids, across multiple modes of transport. They play a vital role in facilitating international trade and supply chain operations, enabling the seamless movement of products around the world.

Production process

The production of hs code 8609 containers involves a range of advanced manufacturing techniques. This includes the use of durable, lightweight materials such as steel, aluminum, or specialized composites, which are carefully engineered to withstand the rigors of multimodal transportation. The containers are often equipped with features like insulation, temperature control systems, and secure locking mechanisms to ensure the safe and reliable transport of their contents.

Production inputs

The production of hs code 8609 containers requires a variety of raw materials, machinery, and specialized components. Key inputs include metal sheets, welding equipment, sealing and locking mechanisms, as well as specialized coatings and finishes to protect the containers from environmental factors. Additionally, the industry relies on advanced design software, engineering expertise, and a skilled workforce to ensure the containers meet stringent safety and performance standards.

Production outputs

The primary output of hs code 8609 is the specialized containers themselves, which are then utilized by a wide range of industries and transportation providers. These containers are essential for the movement of 8701 Vehicles, 2709 Oils, 8704 Motor vehicles for the transport of goods, and a variety of other goods across different modes of transport, including road, rail, air, and sea.

Family tree for containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/86'>86: Railway, 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</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8609'>8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport</a>"]

    A --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8601'>8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators</a>"]
A --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8602'>8602: Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders</a>"]
A --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8603'>8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604</a>"]
A --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8604'>8604: Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles)</a>"]
A --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8605'>8605: Railway or tramway coaches; passenger coaches, luggage vans, post office coaches and other special purpose railway or tramway coaches, not self-propelled (excluding those of heading no. 8604)</a>"]
A --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8606'>8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled</a>"]
A --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8607'>8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof</a>"]
A --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8608'>8608: Railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) signalling, safety or traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields; parts thereof</a>"]

    B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/860900'>860900: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport</a>"]


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