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HS Code 9803.00 : 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

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MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
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The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for 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 is 9803.00. Under the 2026 Thailand (Thai Customs), the representative MFN general duty rate is coverage in progress [Thai Customs Department].

Chapter
Heading
Subheading
9803.00
TH MFN Duty
coverage in progress
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 98
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
Heading 9803
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
Subheading .00
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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
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX

Import Duty Rates by Destination

Thailand (Thai Customs Tariff 2026)
9803.00.00.00
Thailand MFN Customs Duty (อากรขาเข้า)
coverage in progress
Verified July 2026 · Thai Customs

MODULE 5: THAILAND IMPORT DUTY & TAX BREAKDOWN

Customs Duty (อากรขาเข้า)
coverage in progress
WTO MFN Rate
Import VAT
7.00 %
CIF + Duty Base
De Minimis Threshold
THB 1,500
CIF Parcel Limit
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix

Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Commercial Invoice

Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.

UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT

Packing List & Bill of Lading

Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.

PREFERENTIAL RULE

Certificate of Origin (If Claiming FTA)

Required only when claiming zero-duty preference under USMCA, KORUS, or GSP.

MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags

Standard Entry This commodity does not carry mandatory PGA pre-clearance flags under the ACE message set.

MODULE 8: Trade Remedies (Section 301, Section 232, AD/CVD)

China Section 301 Tariff Status
0% Additional Duty (Exempt)
Section 232 Steel/Aluminum Status
Exempt (Non-Metal Commodity)
EU CBAM Carbon Alert
Not in Scope

MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)

Agreement Code Trade Agreement / Program Preferential Rate Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement
PUnited States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)FreeMust meet USMCA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules.
KRU.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)FreeDirect shipment from South Korea with KORUS Certificate of Origin.
AUU.S.-Australia Free Trade AgreementFreeWholly obtained or tariff shift rule under US-Australia FTA.
A / DGSP / African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA)Free35% local value-add requirement for beneficiary country origin.

MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications

Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for 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

MODULE 11: Thai Customs Advance Tariff Ruling

Legally binding advance classification rulings issued by Thai Customs Department for HS 9803.00.

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Thailand Declarable Tariff Items (9803.00)

National line-level (8/10-digit) detail for Thailand (Thai Customs): coverage in progress.

Universal 6-digit WCO backbone applied rate: coverage in progress. Confirm the full national commodity code at the official source (Thai Customs Department).

MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes

Related HS Code Heading Category Action

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

Thai Customs Department ↗

Official Thai customs tariff schedule and general duty (อากรขาเข้า) rates.

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Thai Customs Department binding advance tariff classification rulings database.

MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide

What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Thailand (Thai Customs) general duty for 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?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Thailand (Thai Customs), 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 is classified under HS 9803.00 (Heading 9803, Chapter 98). The representative TH MFN general duty rate is coverage in progress.
How is HS 9803.00 distinguished within Heading 9803 (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)?
Heading 9803 covers 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. Subheading 9803.00 specifically isolates 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. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 9803.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 9803.00?
Related subheadings under Heading 9803 include . Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import 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?
Commercial Invoice (detailing Incoterms, currency, and origin), Packing List, Bill of Lading (or Air Waybill), CBP Form 7501 Entry Summary, and a continuous customs bond are required for formal entries.
Can goods under HS 9803.00 enter duty-free under USMCA or Free Trade Agreements?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in Mexico, Canada, South Korea, or Australia enter duty-free under preference SPI codes (P, KR, AU) provided they satisfy Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the US formal entry threshold for shipments of 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?
Commercial shipments of 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 with a customs value exceeding $2,500 USD require formal customs entry (CBP Form 7501) and a continuous entry bond. Informal entry applies to lower values.
How can an importer obtain a binding CBP classification ruling for HS 9803.00?
Importers may submit an e-Ruling request under 19 CFR Part 177 to CBP National Commodity Specialist Division (NCSD) to obtain a legally binding tariff classification ruling prior to importation.
What is the import VAT rate for HS 9803.00 in Thailand?
Thailand assesses a standard 7% Value-Added Tax (VAT) on imports, calculated on CIF value + statutory customs duty (อากรขาเข้า).
What is Thailand's de minimis duty-free threshold?
Thailand's de minimis threshold for express parcel imports is THB 1,500 total CIF value. Consignments under this threshold enter duty-free and tax-free.
Which agency regulates customs clearance and advance rulings in Thailand?
Customs declarations and binding advance tariff classification rulings are administered by the Thai Customs Department.
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