Frozen Yogurt Vending Machine from Japan
Self-service vending unit that dispenses soft-serve frozen yogurt with integrated refrigeration to maintain sub-zero temperatures for dairy products. It qualifies for HTS 8476.81.00.00 as a refrigerated automatic vending machine.
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
• Obtain prior FDA approval for food-contact surfaces in refrigeration systems
• Include hygiene certifications and temperature logs in import docs to demonstrate compliance
• Beware of overweight charges; these units often exceed standard pallet limits