Whirlpool WED5620HW Top-Load Electric Dryer from Japan
A top-loading electric dryer offering 7.4 cu. ft. capacity with Advanced Moisture Sensing for efficient drying. Classified under HTS 8421.12.00.00 as it functions as a clothes-dryer using tumbling and heat evaporation, typical for household use. It fits the centrifugal dryer category by mechanically agitating clothes.
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 manufacturer specs confirming household use to distinguish from industrial models; check for RoHS compliance if sourcing from Asia
• Watch for voltage mismatches (220V vs 110V) causing customs delays