Samsung WA50R5400AV Front-Load Washer from Japan
A fully automatic household front-loading washing machine with a 5 kg dry linen capacity, featuring multiple wash cycles and steam sanitize function. It falls under HTS 8450.11.0080 as it is a fully automatic machine for household use with capacity under 10 kg, not specifically classified elsewhere in the subheading. Designed for laundry-type operations in residential settings.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
26.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Verify energy efficiency ratings comply with US DOE standards and label accordingly; ensure machine capacity documentation matches dry linen specs under 10kg; avoid misclassification as semi-automatic to prevent duty adjustments