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Walk-In Cold Storage Room Refrigeration Unit

A modular refrigeration system for commercial walk-in coolers used in food processing and supermarkets, maintaining 0-4°C. This equipment qualifies as other commercial refrigerating equipment beyond household or simple counter-type units.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

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

8418.69.20Higher: 7% vs Free

If the unit is part of a commercial refrigerating installation for retail stores

Store-type installations are classified under this sibling item.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the unit is classified as a complete refrigeration system, not as a prefabricated building, which may fall under a different chapter

• Provide documentation showing the refrigeration cycle and commercial application

• Confirm that it is not part of a store-type installation, which would fall under a sibling item

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