Vending Machine Override Key from China
Tubular steel key for emergency override on coin-operated vending machines, supplied individually. Classifies under HTS 8301.70.00 as separate base metal service keys. Used by route operators for cash access.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Specify 'override key' in docs, not coin mechanism; avoid machine part bundling
• Issue: industrial use may trigger 8301.40