Whirlpool WTW8127LW Top-Loading Washer from Japan
Whirlpool's 5.2-5.5 cu. ft. top-load washing machine with Load & Go dispenser for household use, exceeding 10 kg dry linen capacity. It qualifies for HTS 8450.20.00.40 as a top-loading laundry machine, not incorporating drying function primarily. Designed for residential high-volume laundry.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
26%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of aluminum, of steel, or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans, and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document exact dry linen capacity measurement method per ASTM standards to prevent disputes
• Include bills of materials if machine contains steel components subject to Section 232 tariffs
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete user manual translations required for consumer products