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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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