Carbonated Soft Drink Fountain
A four-head soda dispenser with ice-cooled water bath and syrup pumps for dispensing Coke, Sprite, etc., in fast-food settings. It combines refrigeration with beverage dispensing, but the cooling function is essential to its operation. This falls under tariff item 8418.69.90 as other refrigerating or freezing equipment, as it is not a commercial refrigerating installation of the store type.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fountain is part of a larger commercial refrigerating installation, such as a walk-in cooler
This item covers store-type installations, but a standalone fountain dispenser is not an installation.
If the dispensing function is considered more significant than the cooling function
Machines with a specific function other than refrigeration might fall here, but cooling is integral to the fountain's operation.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the syrup pumps and CO2 connections meet Canadian food safety regulations, as CBSA may coordinate with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
• Declare the refrigeration system's capacity and refrigerant type, as this affects the duty rate
• Ensure the unit is designed for commercial use, as residential models may have different compliance requirements
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