Vending Machine Override Key from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
14.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Specify 'override key' in docs, not coin mechanism; avoid machine part bundling
• Issue: industrial use may trigger 8301.40