Maytag MEDB850YW Commercial-Grade Home Dryer from Japan
A heavy-duty electric dryer with 7.0 cu. ft. capacity built for extra-large loads in home settings. HTS 8421.12.00.00 applies as it's a centrifugal clothes-dryer optimized for household laundry despite robust construction. It uses tumbling to extract moisture via evaporation.
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
• Document as 'household use only' even if commercial-grade to stay in this heading; include load testing certs
• Common pitfall: mislabeling capacity leading to industrial classification