Carbonated Soft Drink Fountain from Japan
Four-head soda dispenser with ice-cooled water bath and syrup pumps for dispensing Coke, Sprite, etc., in fast-food settings. Classified in HTS 8418.69.0130 as soda fountain equipment.
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
• Include ice bin integration details to affirm fountain classification
• FDA prior notice required; delays common without beverage contact certs
• Avoid general chiller class by highlighting carbonation features