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%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
• 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