Banquet Holding Cabinet
A banquet holding cabinet is a mobile cabinet used in hotels to hold multiple full-size sheet pans at serving temperature. It features humidity injection to prevent food from drying out during events. This equipment is classified under tariff item 8419.81.00 as commercial food heating equipment for event settings.
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 cabinet is used for non-food temperature maintenance
Other temperature-change machinery may be classified here.
If the cabinet is designed for domestic kitchens
Domestic electric cooking appliances are excluded from 8419.
If imported as furniture without heating elements
Metal furniture for commercial use may fall under this heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the cabinet's temperature range and humidity controls for classification
• Ensure it is marked as commercial-grade for hotel use
• Provide a specification sheet for CBSA to verify non-domestic application
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