Refrigerated Soda Vending Machine from Japan
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 — 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
• 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