Hot 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.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6% | — | 6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6% | — | 6% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is designed to vend other hot food items not specifically French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets.
This sibling item covers other vending machines with heating or refrigerating devices not specified in 8476.81.10.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine is clearly labeled as designed for vending French fried potatoes or chicken nuggets to support classification under 8476.81.10
• Have technical specifications and user manuals ready to show the CBSA officer that the heating device is integral to the vending function
• Verify if the machine meets Canadian electrical safety standards (CSA) to avoid delays at the border
Related Products under Tariff item 8476.81.10
Chilled 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.
Dual-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.
Frozen 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.
Heated 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.
Hot 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.
Hot 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.