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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If marketed for domestic or home use
Household coffee makers fall under domestic provisions, not commercial restaurant/hotel types.
If sold as an automatic food vending machine
Vending machines with integrated brewing for self-service hot drinks classify under beverage vending equipment.
If primarily for industrial food processing plants
Large-scale industrial heating equipment shifts to other machinery, excluding restaurant/hotel specific use.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify machine capacity exceeds domestic thresholds (e.g
• >5L boiler) to confirm commercial classification; provide spec sheets
• Include energy efficiency certifications and commercial end-use declaration to avoid reclassification as household goods
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