Snack Food Vending Machine
An electromechanical machine vending packaged snacks like chips and candy bars via coin or card payment. This is an automatic goods-vending machine for food, falling under tariff item 8476.89.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the machine is designed to vend hot beverages only
Hot beverage vending machines are classified separately.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the machine meets Canadian electrical safety standards (CSA/UL)
• Check if provincial health regulations apply to food vending machines
• Declare the machine's value accurately, including any refrigeration units if present
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