Gravity-Fed Self-Contained Water Cooler from Japan
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 — 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
• 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