Speed Queen Coin-Operated Commercial Washer from China

A heavy-duty laundry-type washing machine with a dry linen capacity exceeding 10 kg, designed for self-service laundromats and featuring coin-operated controls for public use. It falls under HTS 8450.20.00.10 due to its large capacity and coin-operated mechanism, distinguishing it from household models under 10 kg. This classification applies specifically to machines built for high-volume, commercial coin-operated environments.

Duty Rate — China → United States

18.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%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
9903.88.157.5%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)

Import Tips

Verify dry linen capacity exceeds 10 kg with manufacturer specs to confirm classification under 8450.20; smaller units shift to 8450.11/8450.12

Include coin mechanism documentation and ensure compliance with energy efficiency standards like ENERGY STAR for U.S. imports

Avoid misclassification as household by providing evidence of commercial installation intent; common pitfall is lacking capacity certification