Commercial Cube Ice Maker

An electric icemaking machine designed for commercial use in restaurants and bars, producing clear cube-shaped ice blocks by freezing water in individual molds and automatically ejecting them. It falls under HTS 8418.69.0110 as it is specifically classified as an icemaking machine within other refrigerating or freezing equipment. These machines typically feature stainless steel construction and capacities from 100 to 1000 pounds per day.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8418.69.01Same rate: 35%

If produces flake or nugget ice

Flake or nugget icemakers are classified separately from cube icemaking machines under the same heading but different statistical suffix.

8418.10.00Same rate: 35%

If designed as a combined refrigerator-freezer with ice production

Equipment functioning primarily as a refrigerator or freezer with secondary ice-making capability shifts to the combined appliance category.

8428.90.03Same rate: 35%

If imported as parts for assembly

Unassembled components or parts of icemaking machines are classified in the parts provision rather than as complete machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify machine capacity and ice type in documentation to confirm classification as icemaking equipment; obtain ENERGY STAR certification for potential duty reductions; ensure refrigeration components comply with EPA refrigerant regulations to avoid customs holds

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Flake Ice Making Machine

Industrial flake ice maker that continuously produces thin, flat flakes of ice ideal for food preservation and display in supermarkets. Classified under HTS 8418.69.0110 as icemaking machinery using refrigeration cycles to freeze agitated water into flakes. Common in fishing and medical cooling applications with daily outputs up to 10 tons.

Under Counter Ice Maker

Compact icemaking machine designed to fit under bar counters, producing gourmet clear ice cubes for beverage service. Falls under HTS 8418.69.0110 as a dedicated icemaking refrigerating device with built-in storage bin. Popular in residential bars and small hospitality venues.

Modular Cube Ice Machine Head

Head-only icemaking unit designed to pair with separate bin storage, producing half-dice or full-dice cubes at high volumes. Classified under HTS 8418.69.0110 as the core icemaking refrigeration component without integrated storage. Used in scalable commercial ice systems.

Marine Grade Ice Maker

Corrosion-resistant icemaking machine built for boat and offshore use, producing cube ice in harsh saltwater environments. Falls under HTS 8418.69.0110 as specialized icemaking refrigerating equipment with marine-grade stainless steel and sealed electronics. Essential for fishing vessels and yachts.

Self-Contained Gourmet Ice Maker

Premium residential icemaking machine producing slow-melt clear ice spheres or cubes for craft cocktails. Classified under HTS 8418.69.0110 as a complete icemaking refrigerating unit with advanced filtration. Features UV sanitation and sleek stainless design.

High-Capacity Hotel Ice Machine

Large footprint icemaking machine for hotel hallways, producing 500-2000 lbs of cube ice daily with corrosion-resistant evaporator. Falls under HTS 8418.69.0110 as commercial icemaking refrigerating equipment. Features remote condenser options for installation flexibility.