Commercial Glass Door Freezer Chest from Japan
A chest-style freezer with a transparent glass lid designed for commercial retail display of frozen goods like ice cream. It incorporates built-in freezing equipment to maintain temperatures below -18°C, classified under HTS 8418.50.0040 as freezing furniture for storage and display.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify energy efficiency ratings comply with US DOE standards for commercial refrigeration to avoid customs holds
• Include detailed specs on freezing capacity and refrigerant type (e.g
• R-404A) in commercial invoice
• Label as 'commercial use only' to prevent misclassification as household appliance