9813.00.45 - Containers for compressed gases, filled or empty, and containers or other articles in use for covering or holding merchandise (including personal or household effects) during transportation and suitable for reuse for that purpose

This HTS category, 9813.00.45, encompasses a specific group of reusable containers and articles designed for the transportation of merchandise. It broadly includes containers for compressed gases, irrespective of whether they are filled or empty. Furthermore, it covers a diverse range of other articles that serve the function of covering or holding merchandise during transit and are intended for repeated use. This definition is crucial for distinguishing these specialized transport articles from general packaging or single-use containers.

While the Harmonized Tariff Schedule features numerous chapters for specific types of goods (e.g., Chapter 01 for live animals), this particular category falls under "Special Classification Provisions." Therefore, its distinction from sibling categories like live animals (0101-0105) lies in its function as a transport aid rather than the nature of the goods being transported. The focus here is on the container or holding article itself and its reusability in the logistics chain, not the contents it carries.

As a leaf node, HTS code 9813.00.45 does not have further subcategories. Classification within this code is determined by whether an article meets the criteria of being a reusable container for compressed gases or a reusable article used for covering or holding merchandise during transportation. This includes items such as reusable gas cylinders, specialized shipping containers for goods requiring protection, or durable crates and boxes designed for repeated shipments, provided they are not classified under more specific provisions elsewhere in the HTS.