Reach-In Refrigerator Display Cabinet from Japan
A stainless steel reach-in cabinet with glass doors and shelving, built to receive and support evaporator coils and compressors for refrigerated merchandising displays in supermarkets. Classified under HTS 8418.91.00.00 because it is specialized furniture for embedding refrigeration components. It optimizes product visibility while maintaining cold temperatures.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include engineering specs proving refrigeration mounting points and insulation rating; UL or ETL certification helps customs clearance
• Avoid importing with pre-installed compressors to prevent duty escalation
• Pitfall: glass doors may trigger additional safety documentation