Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine
A coin-operated automatic vending machine designed to dispense canned or bottled carbonated soft drinks while maintaining them at chilled temperatures using built-in refrigeration. It falls under HTS 8476.21.00.00 as an automatic beverage-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices for temperature-controlled dispensing.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as individual replacement parts like compressors
Parts of vending machines are classified separately under other 8476 subheadings, not as complete machines.
If primarily a commercial refrigerator without vending mechanism
Refrigerators lacking automatic coin-operated dispensing fall under Chapter 84 refrigeration equipment.
If non-beverage models like snack dispensers with refrigeration
Vending machines for non-beverage goods shift to different subheadings even with refrigerating devices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify the machine's refrigeration capacity and ensure it meets energy efficiency standards like ENERGY STAR for U.S. customs compliance
• Provide detailed technical specs including BTU ratings and refrigerant type (e.g
• R-134a) to avoid misclassification as non-refrigerated
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Hot Chocolate and Cold Drink Combo Vending Machine
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Hot and Cold Coffee Vending Machine
An automatic vending machine that brews and dispenses both hot coffee via heating elements and chilled beverages using refrigeration, accepting coins or cards. Classified under HTS 8476.21.00.00 due to incorporation of both heating and refrigerating devices for beverage service.
Milk and Dairy Beverage Vending Machine
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