Hot Coffee Vending Machine from Japan
An automatic vending machine that brews and dispenses hot coffee or tea using built-in heating elements for instant preparation. Classified under HTS 8476.81.00.00 due to its incorporation of heating devices for beverage service.
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
• Provide electrical certifications (UL/CE) for heating elements to meet safety import requirements
• Label fiber content if applicable and ensure voltage matches U.S. standards (110V) to avoid rework
• Document payment mechanisms separately if modular to prevent reclassification as money-changing machines