Shipper |
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Industrial Packaging |
3 |
Flexitanks |
6 |
Digitalisation |
8 |
Road & Rail Tanks |
10 |
Product Transfer |
12 |
Sector Focus : Minerals |
14 |
Containers |
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As Bulk Distributor went to press , the International Tank Container Organisation ( ITCO ) advised members of the possible imposition of tariffs by America on imported tank containers . ITCO issued an advisory stating that as the USA is in negotiation within the scope of the World Trade Organisation ( WTO ), and in the process of increasing tariffs on specified imports , primarily from China and Europe , this could in certain cases , concern tanks imported from China . United States Tariff Representative ( USTR ) issued Docket USTR 2018-0018 on 15 June 2018 . The docket refers to the US Harmonised Tariff Schedule Section 301 . Annex C lists items under consideration for China import tariffs and includes sub-heading 8609.00.00 intermodal ISO containers , among these “ containers for transport
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of fluids ”. If implemented , tank containers imported into the USA from China will be subject to an import tariff of 25 percent of value . ITCO is co-operating with the Institute of International Container Lessors ( IICL ), the USbased container leasing organisation ). IICL has requested confirmation from its legal counsel on the free movement of international containers for temporary import , and ITCO is waiting for documented findings . The free movement of tank containers in international trade and displaying the standard plate marking ‘ Approved for Transport Under Customs Seal ’, ie , containers that are engaged in temporary import to USA , should remain tariff free and continue to ply their trade as before . However , if containers manufactured in China |
Tank and dry containers at Port of Los Angeles . Containers imported into the USA from China could be subject to a tariff of 25 percent
are imported into the USA - for example containers repurposed for continued use within the USA - the tariff is expected to apply . In addition to the actual containers , the list includes items that might be considered tank container parts : “ check valves other than of copper or iron or steel , for pipes , boiler shells , tanks , vats or the like ”; and “ safety or relief valves for pipes , boiler shells , tanks , vats or the like ”.
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The notification docket lists an extensive number of items which although not readily identified as relevant to a tank container or its parts , they might in due course be interpreted to apply in part . ITCO says its members will understand that this is a complex issue and subject to change , but the organisation will endeavour to keep members informed , as further information becomes available in due course . |