Gravity-Fed Self-Contained Water Cooler from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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