Milk and Dairy Beverage Vending Machine from Japan
Specialized refrigerated vending machine for dispensing pasteurized milk, yogurt drinks, and dairy beverages from cooled storage, with hygiene-focused dispensing nozzles. Falls under HTS 8476.21.00.00 for its automatic beverage vending with refrigeration.
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
• Obtain USDA dairy import permits and ensure 3-A sanitary standards for milk contact surfaces
• Specify dairy-safe refrigeration (2-4°C) in invoices to justify classification and prevent reclassification