Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine from Germany
A freestanding automatic vending machine designed to dispense canned or bottled carbonated soft drinks like Coca-Cola or Pepsi, equipped with refrigeration to keep beverages chilled. It falls under HTS 8476.29.00.00 as an 'other' automatic beverage-vending machine, distinct from coin-operated hot drink dispensers. Accepts coins, bills, or cards for consumer retail use.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify refrigeration components comply with ENERGY STAR ratings and EPA refrigerant regulations; obtain FCC certification for electronic payment systems; declare exact capacity in liters to avoid misclassification as parts