Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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