Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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