Keurig K55 Single-Serve Coffee Maker from Japan
The Keurig K55 is an automatic drip coffee maker that uses pump technology to brew single-serve coffee pods at the push of a button. It falls under HTS 8516.71.0020 as an automatic pump-type coffee maker designed for domestic use, featuring electrothermic heating for rapid water dispensing and brewing.
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
• Verify the machine uses automatic drip or pump mechanism for hot water delivery, not manual pour-over, to qualify under 8516.71.0020
• Include detailed spec sheets showing voltage (typically 120V for US), wattage, and pump/drip automation in import documentation
• Label with country of origin, electrical safety certifications (UL/cUL), and capacity in ounces to avoid misclassification as commercial equipment