Of a type used in restaurants, hotels or similar locations
Machinery, plant or laboratory equipment, whether or not electrically heated (excluding furnaces, ovens and other equipment of heading 8514), for the treatment of materials by a process involving a change of temperature such as heating, cooking, roasting, distilling, rectifying, sterilizing, pasteurizing, steaming, drying, evaporating, vaporizing, condensing or cooling, other than machinery or plant of a kind used for domestic purposes; instantaneous or storage water heaters, nonelectric; parts thereof: > Other machinery, plant or equipment: > For making hot drinks or for cooking or heating food: > Other > Of a type used in restaurants, hotels or similar locations
Duty Rate (from China)
Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Products classified under HTS 8419.81.90.40
Commercial Hot Water Dispenser
Touchless dispenser for tea/cereal in hotel breakfast areas, instant 190°F water. HTS 8419.81.9040 hot drinks. Filtration built-in.
Commercial Milk Frother Steamer
Standalone steam generator for frothing pitchers of milk in coffee shops and hotel breakfast bars. Classifies under HTS 8419.81.9040 as hot drink preparation equipment. Continuous steam output.
Restaurant Soup Warmer
Countertop induction warmer for soup tureens in dining areas, maintaining simmer without scorching. HTS 8419.81.9040 for hospitality food heating. Precise digital controls.
Hotel Beverage Urn
30+ cup capacity urn for coffee/tea in hotel lobbies, with quick-heat element. Under HTS 8419.81.9040 for commercial hot drinks. Twist-lock lid safety.
Commercial Chocolate Melting Tank
Temperature-controlled tank for restaurants to melt bulk chocolate for desserts. HTS 8419.81.9040 food heating. Agitator prevents burning.
Restaurant Bain Marie Heater
Wet well unit for steam table inserts holding sauces in buffet lines. Classifies HTS 8419.81.9040 commercial. Individual controls.
Hotel Coffee Urn Brewer
Satellite urn system for banquet coffee service with heated base. HTS 8419.81.9040 hot drinks. Pump transfer.
Commercial Espresso Machine
A high-capacity espresso machine designed for restaurant use, featuring multiple group heads and steam wands for brewing espresso and frothing milk. It falls under HTS 8419.81.9040 as machinery for making hot drinks in commercial settings like restaurants and hotels. The machine heats water rapidly to precise temperatures for optimal extraction.
Hotel Hot Chocolate Dispenser
Countertop dispenser for hotels that automatically mixes and heats milk or water with chocolate powder to produce hot chocolate. Classified under HTS 8419.81.9040 for commercial hot drink preparation in hospitality settings. It maintains precise temperatures for consistent beverage quality.
Restaurant Steam Kettle
Jacketed steam kettle used in restaurant kitchens for cooking soups, sauces, and reheating large batches of food via steam heating. It qualifies for HTS 8419.81.9040 as commercial food heating equipment for hospitality locations. Precise temperature control prevents scorching.
Commercial Cappuccino Maker
Professional machine for restaurants that grinds beans, brews coffee, and dispenses steamed milk for cappuccinos. Falls under HTS 8419.81.9040 for hot drink machinery in commercial venues. Features programmable dosing for high-volume service.
Hotel Food Warmer Cabinet
Forced-air convection cabinet for hotels to keep plated meals hot before service, with humidity control. Classified in HTS 8419.81.9040 as commercial food heating equipment for hospitality. Maintains food above 140°F safely.
Restaurant Double Boiler
Large electric double boiler for melting chocolate or cooking delicate sauces in professional kitchens. HTS 8419.81.9040 applies for commercial food heating in restaurants/hotels. Indirect steam heating ensures even temperatures.
Commercial Tea Brewer
High-volume urn-style brewer for restaurants that heats water and brews loose-leaf or bagged tea for banquets. Under HTS 8419.81.9040 for hot drink machinery in hospitality. Programmable steep times.
Banquet Holding Cabinet
Mobile cabinet for hotel banquets to hold multiple full-size sheet pans at serving temperature. HTS 8419.81.9040 for commercial food heating in event settings. Humidity injection prevents drying.