Water Bottle Vending Machine from Japan
Compact automatic vending machine for dispensing purified or flavored bottled water in various sizes, often found in gyms and offices. It qualifies for HTS 8476.29.00.00 as an 'other' automatic beverage-vending machine using gravity or mechanical dispensing. Includes UV purification indicators.
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
• Certify water contact parts for FDA food safety; declare as non-refrigerated if ambient temp to lower duties; avoid bundling with bulk water containers to prevent set classification