Chapter 8476 — Customs Tariff Headings
Products classified under Tariff item 84.76
Hot and Cold Coffee Vending Machine
This automatic vending machine brews and dispenses hot coffee using heating elements and also offers chilled beverages through a refrigeration unit, accepting coins or cards. It incorporates both heating and refrigerating devices and is designed for vending in-cup hot beverages with no more than three selections, aligning with tariff item 8476.21.10.
8476.21.10Hot Chocolate and Cold Drink Combo Vending Machine
This versatile vending machine offers instant hot chocolate through an integrated heating unit and also dispenses refrigerated cold drinks like iced tea from a cooled compartment. It is an automatic beverage-vending machine that incorporates both heating and refrigerating devices, and it is specifically designed for vending in-cup hot beverages with no more than three selections, meeting the criteria of tariff item 8476.21.10.
8476.21.10Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine
This coin-operated vending machine dispenses canned or bottled carbonated soft drinks while keeping them chilled via built-in refrigeration. Although it incorporates a refrigerating device, it is not designed for vending in-cup hot beverages, so it does not meet the specific criteria of tariff item 8476.21.10; however, it is included here as a candidate for completeness, but it should be classified under the sibling item for other beverage vending machines.
8476.21.90Chilled Water and Juice Vending Machine
A freestanding automatic vending machine that dispenses purified chilled water or fruit juices from internal refrigeration compartments. It includes touchless payment options and is designed for commercial use, falling under the tariff item for automatic beverage-vending machines incorporating refrigerating devices.
8476.21.90Energy Drink Refrigerated Vending Machine
A high-capacity vending machine that chills and dispenses popular energy drinks from stacked refrigeration units with LED lighting. It operates automatically and incorporates refrigerating devices, making it classifiable under the tariff item for other automatic beverage-vending machines with cooling.
8476.21.90Milk and Dairy Beverage Vending Machine
A specialized refrigerated vending machine for dispensing pasteurized milk, yogurt drinks, and dairy beverages from cooled storage, with hygiene-focused dispensing nozzles. It operates automatically and uses refrigeration, falling under the tariff item for other automatic beverage-vending machines with cooling.
8476.29.00Energy Drink Dispenser Vending Machine
A high-capacity automatic vending machine designed to dispense canned energy drinks such as Red Bull or Monster. It includes LED lighting and inventory tracking systems, and is intended for use in convenience stores or similar retail environments. This machine falls under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices, as it keeps the canned beverages chilled.
8476.29.00Iced Tea Vending Machine
A freestanding automatic vending machine that dispenses pre-bottled or freshly brewed iced tea with customizable sweetness levels. It includes a cup dispenser and is designed for cold tea beverages. This product is classified under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices, as it keeps the tea chilled.
8476.29.00Juice Vending Machine with Fresh Squeezers
An automated vending machine that squeezes fresh oranges or mixes juices on demand, dispensing the juice into cups. It operates automatically with coin or payment mechanisms. This machine falls under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices, as it typically includes cooling to keep the juice fresh.
8476.29.00Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine
A freestanding automatic vending machine designed to dispense canned or bottled carbonated soft drinks, equipped with refrigeration to keep beverages chilled. It is a typical soda vending machine found in public spaces. This product falls under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices.
8476.29.00Sports Drink Vending Machine
A wall-mounted automatic vending machine for dispensing sports drinks like Gatorade or Powerade, designed for sports facilities with anti-vandal casing. It keeps the beverages cooled. This machine is classified under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices.
8476.29.00Touchscreen Coffee Vending Machine
An advanced automatic vending machine with a touchscreen interface for dispensing hot and iced coffee beverages, including options for milk, sugar, and flavors. It incorporates both heating and refrigerating devices to serve a variety of drinks. This product falls under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine, but note that it may also be classified under a sibling item if it primarily dispenses hot beverages.
8476.29.00Water Bottle Vending Machine
A compact automatic vending machine for dispensing purified or flavored bottled water in various sizes, often found in gyms and offices. It includes refrigeration to keep the water cool. This machine falls under tariff item 8476.29.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices.
8476.81.10Chilled Milk Vending Machine
This automated dispenser for pasteurized milk cartons or bottles features refrigeration to preserve freshness at 4°C. It is a refrigerated vending machine for dairy products, not for French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it does not fall under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Dual-Temp Beverage Vending Machine
This vending machine offers both hot coffee and cold sodas with separate heating and refrigeration zones. It is a dual-temperature beverage machine, not specifically for vending French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it is not classified under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Frozen Yogurt Vending Machine
This self-service vending unit dispenses soft-serve frozen yogurt with integrated refrigeration to maintain sub-zero temperatures. It is designed for frozen dairy desserts, not for French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it does not belong under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Heated Noodle Vending Machine
This automatic vending machine cooks instant ramen or udon by dispensing boiling water from an integrated heating unit. While it incorporates heating devices, it is designed for vending noodle products, not specifically French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it does not fall under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Hot Chocolate Vending Machine
This vending machine mixes and heats powdered hot chocolate with water using electric heaters to dispense hot drinks. Although it has heating devices, it is intended for beverages, not French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, and therefore does not belong under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Hot Coffee Vending Machine
This automatic vending machine brews and dispenses hot coffee or tea using built-in heating elements. It is designed for hot beverages, not for vending French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it is excluded from tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Hot Food Vending Machine
This automatic vending machine is designed to heat and dispense ready-to-eat meals such as pizza or burgers using microwave or infrared heating technology. It falls under tariff item 8476.81.10 because it incorporates heating devices and is specifically designed for vending hot food products, namely French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets.
8476.81.10Ice Cream Vending Machine
This coin-operated freezer vending machine dispenses pre-packaged ice cream bars or cones with compressor refrigeration maintaining -18°C. It is intended for frozen confections, not French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it is excluded from tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Refrigerated Snack Vending Machine
This chilled vending machine for yogurt cups, sandwiches, and salads uses thermoelectric refrigeration for perishable snacks. It is designed for refrigerated snacks, not specifically French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it does not fall under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.81.10Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine
This coin-operated vending machine dispenses canned or bottled soft drinks and is equipped with a built-in refrigeration unit. It is a beverage vending machine, not for French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets, so it is not classified under tariff item 8476.81.10.
8476.89.00Beverage Vending Machine
A coin-operated dispenser for canned or bottled non-alcoholic beverages such as soda and water. It falls under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for beverages, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Capsule Toy Vending Machine
A coin-operated gacha-style machine that dispenses small plastic capsules containing toys. It is classified here as an automatic goods-vending machine for toys, without heating or refrigerating features.
8476.89.00Cigarette Vending Machine
An automated machine that dispenses cigarettes upon insertion of coins or bills, commonly found in public places. It is classified under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for tobacco products, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Laundry Token Vending Machine
A machine that provides tokens or cards for commercial laundry facilities in exchange for cash. It falls under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for tokens, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Luggage Cart Token Dispenser
A machine that vends tokens for airport baggage carts and trolleys upon payment. It is classified under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for tokens, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Mask Vending Machine
A contactless dispenser for disposable face masks, popular in healthcare and public spaces. It falls under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for masks, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Money Changing Machine
An automated device that exchanges higher denomination bills for coins or smaller bills. It is classified under this tariff item as a money-changing machine, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Newspaper Vending Machine
A coin-operated box dispensing newspapers and magazines. It is classified under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for printed publications, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Phone Card Vending Machine
A machine that vends prepaid calling cards or SIM cards for mobile services via cash payment. It falls under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for telecommunications products, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Postage Stamp Vending Machine
A coin-operated machine that dispenses postage stamps in various denominations for mailing purposes. It is classified under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for stamps, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Sanitizer Vending Machine
A machine that dispenses hand sanitizer bottles or packets in high-traffic hygiene-focused areas. It falls under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for sanitizer, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Snack Food Vending Machine
An electromechanical machine vending packaged snacks like chips and candy bars via coin or card payment. It is classified under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for food, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Ticket Vending Machine
A self-service kiosk dispensing event, parking, or transit tickets upon payment. It is classified under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for tickets, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.89.00Umbrella Vending Machine
A machine that provides disposable or rental umbrellas during rainy weather at stations. It falls under this tariff item as an automatic goods-vending machine for umbrellas, without heating or refrigerating devices.
8476.90.00Beverage Vending Machine Cup Dispenser
A stack holder and release mechanism designed to dispense paper cups one at a time in hot or cold beverage vending machines. This part is purpose-built for automatic beverage vending equipment, ensuring reliable cup delivery. It qualifies as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Beverage Vending Machine Refrigeration Compressor
A compact compressor unit engineered exclusively for cooling compartments in beverage vending machines. This part is customized to fit the specific refrigeration systems of automatic beverage vendors, ensuring efficient temperature control. It is classifiable as a part of a vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Cigarette Vending Machine Inventory Sensor
An infrared optical sensor that monitors cigarette pack levels in vending machine columns and triggers restock alerts. This electronic component is specifically designed for automatic cigarette vending machines, enabling inventory tracking. It is a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Cigarette Vending Machine Locking Cabinet Door
A reinforced steel door with an integrated high-security lock, designed to prevent unauthorized access to cigarette vending machines. This structural component is purpose-built for tobacco vending equipment, providing physical security. It qualifies as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Food Vending Machine Product Elevator Mechanism
A motorized elevator mechanism that lifts and delivers snack items from storage spirals to the dispensing chute in food vending machines. This part is purpose-built for automated food vending delivery, ensuring products reach customers reliably. It is classifiable as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Money-Changing Machine Bill Validator
An optical and magnetic sensor unit that authenticates paper currency for money-changing vending machines. This component is designed exclusively for validating banknotes in currency exchange equipment, ensuring accurate transactions. It is a part of a money-changing machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Money-Changing Machine Coin Hopper
A high-capacity hopper that stores mixed coins and dispenses exact change in currency exchange machines. This component is specifically engineered for money-changing vending equipment, ensuring accurate coin dispensing. It qualifies as a part of a money-changing machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Postage Stamp Vending Machine Stamp Coil Holder
A precision mechanism that feeds postage stamp coils to the cutting and dispensing assembly in postal vending machines. This part is specifically designed for automated stamp vending, ensuring accurate coil advancement. It is classifiable as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Snack Vending Machine Spiral Dispensing Auger
A helical wire coil that rotates to dispense packaged snacks from vending machine columns. This component is purpose-built for automatic snack vending, ensuring products are released one at a time. It qualifies as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Stamp Vending Machine Dispensing Tray
A metal tray assembly that holds and releases postage stamps in automated stamp vending machines. This part is integral to the dispensing operation of postal vending equipment, ensuring stamps are presented correctly. It is classifiable as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Vending Machine Chute and Tray Assembly
A plastic and metal assembly that guides dispensed products safely to the customer access area in vending machines, preventing jams. This component is designed exclusively for automatic vending equipment, ensuring smooth product delivery. It qualifies as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Vending Machine Coin Acceptor Mechanism
A precision-engineered mechanism that accepts and validates coins for automatic vending machines, such as those dispensing cigarettes or beverages. This part is dedicated to money-operated vending equipment, ensuring accurate coin processing. It is classifiable as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.
8476.90.00Vending Machine Control Circuit Board
A custom printed circuit board that manages vend cycles, inventory tracking, and payment processing in automatic vending machines. This electronic control part is dedicated to vending operations, ensuring automated functionality. It qualifies as a part of a goods-vending machine under tariff item 8476.90.00.