Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine from Germany
A coin-operated vending machine designed to dispense canned or bottled soft drinks, equipped with a built-in refrigeration unit to keep beverages chilled. It falls under HTS 8476.81.00.00 as an automatic goods-vending machine incorporating refrigerating devices for temperature-controlled dispensing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify the machine's refrigeration capacity and certify compliance with energy efficiency standards like ENERGY STAR for U.S. imports
• Include detailed technical specs and photos in documentation to prove incorporation of refrigerating devices, avoiding misclassification
• Check for FDA registration if dispensing food/beverages to prevent holds at customs