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Defrost Heater Element for Chest Freezer from Japan

Tubular electric heating element that melts ice during defrost cycles in chest freezers. Classified in HTS 8418.99.80 as a part of other freezing equipment. Corrosion-resistant for long-term reliability.

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 wattage specs and termination details to prove heating function specific to defrost

• Comply with NSF standards for sanitation in food freezers

Defrost Heater Element for Chest Freezer from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8418.99.80