Gravity-Fed Self-Contained Water Cooler

Traditional gravity-fed self-contained cooler where water flows from inverted bottle through chilled cold plate, popular in schools and offices. Compressor maintains cold plate at 40°F. Fits HTS 8418.69.0120 as complete self-contained drinking water chilling appliance.

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 with optional hot water tank

Addition of heating functionality moves to general other refrigerating equipment.

7616.99.51Higher: 37.5% vs 35%

If aluminum cold plates imported separately

Individual aluminum heat exchanger plates classify under other aluminum articles.

8421.99.01Same rate: 35%

If marketed as filtering equipment

Primary filtration function shifts classification to filtering/purifying machinery.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Cold plate sanitation design must meet health codes; include test results

Bottle neck size standardization (e.g

55mm) prevents compatibility disputes

Drip tray capacity specs important for sanitation compliance

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