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Draft Beer Dispenser Tower

A refrigerated tower unit designed for mounting on a bar counter to dispense multiple lines of draft beer from kegs, maintaining chilled temperatures through built-in cooling coils. It is a specialized dispensing unit for commercial bars. This falls under tariff item 8418.69.90 as other refrigerating or freezing equipment, as it is not a store-type installation.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈUnited StatesFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFreeβ€”Free
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFreeβ€”Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8418.69.20Higher: 7% vs Free

If the tower is part of a larger commercial refrigerating installation, such as a walk-in cooler

This item covers store-type installations, but a standalone tower is not an installation.

8479.89.10Same rate: Free

If the dispensing function is considered more significant than the cooling function

Other machines with specific functions might apply, but cooling is integral to maintaining beer temperature.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Ensure the cooling coils and refrigerant comply with Canadian environmental regulations, as some refrigerants are restricted

β€’ CBSA may require a detailed description showing the unit is a dispenser with integral cooling, not a separate refrigeration system

β€’ Verify that the tower meets local liquor authority standards for commercial use

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