HS Code 990391
6-digit classification for Notwithstanding Heading…, with duty lookup and 1688 checks before payment
Official description: Notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective with respect to entries, on or after November 10, 2026, of ship-to-shore gantry cranes, configured as a high- or low-profile steel superstructure and designed to unload intermodal containers from vessels with coupling devices for containers, including spreaders or twist-locks (provided for in subheading 8426.19.00), that: (1) are products of China; (2) that are manufactured, assembled or made using components, assemblies or subassemblies that are products of China; or (3) that are manufactured by a company or other entity that is owned or controlled by a Chinese person or legal entity, as specified by subdivision (l) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter, that are attested by the importer as fulfilling in whole or in part an executed contract for sale dated prior to April 17, 2025 for goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the United States prior to April 18, 2027.
Also searched as: ship-to-shore gantry cranes, STS cranes, container cranes, port cranes, gantry cranes
Classification
How 990391 breaks down
Special classification provisions
Notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective with respect to entries, on or after November 10, 2026, of ship-to-shore gantry cranes, configured as a high- or low-profile steel superstructure and designed to unload intermodal containers from vessels with coupling devices for containers, including spreaders or twist-locks (provided for in subheading 8426.19.00), that: (1) are products of China; (2) that are manufactured, assembled or made using components, assemblies or subassemblies that are products of China; or (3) that are manufactured by a company or other entity that is owned or controlled by a Chinese person or legal entity, as specified by subdivision (l) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter, that are attested by the importer as fulfilling in whole or in part an executed contract for sale dated prior to April 17, 2025 for goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the United States prior to April 18, 2027.
Notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective with respect to entries, on or after November 10, 2026, of ship-to-shore gantry cranes, configured as a high- or low-profile steel superstructure and designed to unload intermodal containers from vessels with coupling devices for containers, including spreaders or twist-locks (provided for in subheading 8426.19.00), that: (1) are products of China; (2) that are manufactured, assembled or made using components, assemblies or subassemblies that are products of China; or (3) that are manufactured by a company or other entity that is owned or controlled by a Chinese person or legal entity, as specified by subdivision (l) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter, that are attested by the importer as fulfilling in whole or in part an executed contract for sale dated prior to April 17, 2025 for goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the United States prior to April 18, 2027.
Short answer
What HS code 990391 means before paying a 1688 supplier
HS code 990391 is the 6-digit HS 2022 starting point for notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14,…; often searched as ship-to-shore gantry cranes, STS cranes, container cranes. Before using it in a landed-cost estimate, confirm the product material, function, destination market, and the official tariff source. Treat any 1688 supplier code as a clue, not the final import classification.
Use
Start with this 6-digit HS code and compare the product's material, function, and use.
Verify
Check the destination market's official HTS, TARIC, commodity-code, duty, VAT, or GST source.
Decide
If classification, documents, or restricted-product risk is unclear, submit the product for a written check.
Covered products
What products fall under HS code 990391?
Buyers sourcing notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective… from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 990391 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.
US import duty · China origin
US import duty for HS 990391
Published USITC HTS rates for notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective… (990391), aggregated at the 6-digit level. A research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line.
Base MFN rate
59.1%
Average across 11 US national tariff lines under 990391.
Section 301 (China)
—
No 301 surcharge in our current data — some lines may still be covered; verify on USITC.
Effective China-origin
≈59.1%
Base rate with applicable 301 surcharges — before MPF/HMF and any trade-action changes.
Source: USITC HTS (base MFN) + Section 301 overlay · data as of 2026-07-05 · rates change with trade actions — always confirm your full 10-digit line on hts.usitc.gov before pricing a product. Other markets (EU/UK/CA/AU/SG) below.
Import duty by market
Where to check the import duty for HS 990391
The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.
United States
USITC / CBP · Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)
European Union
TARIC · Access2Markets
United Kingdom
HMRC · UK Integrated Online Tariff
Canada
CBSA · Canadian Customs Tariff
Australia
ABF · Australian customs tariff
Singapore
Singapore Customs · Singapore Trade Classification (HS)
Compare China-origin duty evidence across supported markets
Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 990391 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.
Heading 9903
Other HS codes under 9903
Subheadings in the same 4-digit heading — "Notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective with respect to entries, on or after November 10, 2026, of ship-to-shore gantry cranes, configured as a high- or low-profile steel superstructure and designed to unload intermodal containers from vessels with coupling devices for containers, including spreaders or twist-locks (provided for in subheading 8426.19.00), that: (1) are products of China; (2) that are manufactured, assembled or made using components, assemblies or subassemblies that are products of China; or (3) that are manufactured by a company or other entity that is owned or controlled by a Chinese person or legal entity, as specified by subdivision (l) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter, that are attested by the importer as fulfilling in whole or in part an executed contract for sale dated prior to April 17, 2025 for goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the United States prior to April 18, 2027.". If 990391 is not an exact match, one of these may classify your product more precisely.
Questions
HS code 990391: common questions
What is the US import duty for HS code 990391 from China?
As published in the USITC HTS (data as of 2026-07-05), the base MFN rate for 990391 averages about 59.1% (averaged across 11 national tariff lines). This is a research estimate — the final rate depends on your full 8-10 digit HTS line; verify on hts.usitc.gov.
What is HS code 990391?
HS code 990391 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective with respect to entries, on or after November 10, 2026, of ship-to-shore gantry cranes, configured as a high- or low-profile steel superstructure and designed to unload intermodal containers from vessels with coupling devices for containers, including spreaders or twist-locks (provided for in subheading 8426.19.00), that: (1) are products of China; (2) that are manufactured, assembled or made using components, assemblies or subassemblies that are products of China; or (3) that are manufactured by a company or other entity that is owned or controlled by a Chinese person or legal entity, as specified by subdivision (l) of U.S. note 31 to this subchapter, that are attested by the importer as fulfilling in whole or in part an executed contract for sale dated prior to April 17, 2025 for goods that are entered for consumption, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the United States prior to April 18, 2027.". The first two digits (99) are the chapter — Special classification provisions — and digits 3-4 (9903) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.
What products fall under HS 990391?
Common products classified under 990391 include ship-to-shore gantry cranes, STS cranes, container cranes, port cranes, gantry cranes and similar items matching notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective…. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.
How do I find the import duty for HS code 990391?
Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.
Is HS code 990391 the same in every country?
The first 6 digits (990391) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.
Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?
Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.
Is HSN code 990391 the same as HS code 990391?
Yes at the 6-digit level. India's HSN (Harmonized System of Nomenclature) uses the same WCO base, so HSN 990391 covers the same "notwithstanding heading 9903.91.14, effective…" scope; India then extends it to 8 digits for GST and customs. Check the Indian Customs tariff (CBIC) for the full national line.
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