What is an Instrument of International Traffic (IIT)?
An article qualifies as an IIT if it can be shown that is capable and suitable for repeated use and is commonly used in international traffic. According to section 10.41 of the CBP regulations, IIT’s may include articles such as shipping tanks, lift vans and engine racks, empty racks and other articles that the Commissioner of Customs may designate and publish as an IIT.
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