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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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