Snack Food Vending Machine from Japan
An electromechanical machine vending packaged snacks like chips and candy bars via coin or card payment. It is categorized under HTS 8476.89.00.00 as an other automatic goods-vending machine for food.
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
• Include food contact material certifications (e.g
• FDA compliant) for product trays
• Specify non-refrigerated design if applicable to prevent beverage machine classification
• Test voltage compatibility (110V vs 220V) for target import market