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8476 — Automatic goods-vending machines (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or beverage machines), including money-changing machines
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Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 8476 when importing automatic goods-vending machines like beverage dispensers or cigarette machines. For example, if you're bringing in a coffee vending machine that heats beverages, this code applies directly.
To differentiate between subheadings, consider whether your machine includes heating or refrigerating devices. For instance, 847621 is for beverage-vending machines that heat or cool, while 847629 is for those that do not.
If your machine is not a beverage dispenser but a food or money-changing machine, you will likely use 847681 or 847689 based on whether it has heating or refrigerating features. The distinction is crucial for proper classification and duties.
Lastly, if you're dealing with components rather than complete machines, refer to 847690 for parts of automatic goods-vending machines, ensuring you select the correct subheading based on your specific product.
Keywords & topics
Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.
automatic vending machines · beverage vending machines · food vending machines · cigarette vending machines · money-changing machines · vending machine parts · heating devices in vending machines · refrigerating devices in vending machines · HS-4 8476 · HS-6 subheadings
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Coffee vending machines with heating elements
- Snack vending machines without refrigeration
- Cigarette vending machines that do not heat
- Postage stamp vending machines with no cooling
- Money-changing machines for currency exchange
- Parts for automatic vending machines like coin mechanisms
Common questions
How people often phrase their search when they're trying to classify goods like yours.
- What is HS code 8476 used for?
- How to classify a vending machine for import?
- What are the differences between HS-6 847621 and 847629?
- Do I need special permits for vending machines?
- What parts are included under HS-6 847690?
- How to determine if my vending machine has heating?
Related topics
Longer phrases that come up when you're comparing codes or talking to a broker.
- importing automatic goods-vending machines
- classifying vending machines for customs
- differences in vending machine HS codes
- vending machine parts classification
- requirements for importing beverage vending machines
- how to choose the right HS code for vending machines
- vending machines with heating or cooling features
- understanding HS-6 subheadings for vending machines
Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of vending machines fall under HS-4 8476?
- HS-4 8476 covers automatic goods-vending machines, including beverage, food, and money-changing machines.
- How do I know if my vending machine has heating or refrigerating devices?
- Check the machine's specifications; if it heats or cools items, it falls under the relevant subheading for those features.
- Can I import parts of vending machines under this heading?
- Yes, you can use **HS-6 847690** for parts of automatic goods-vending machines.
- What is the difference between HS-6 847681 and 847689?
- 847681 is for machines with heating or refrigerating devices, while 847689 is for those without.
- Are there any special regulations for importing vending machines?
- Yes, ensure compliance with local health and safety regulations, and check for any necessary permits.
- What should I do if my vending machine doesn't fit neatly into these codes?
- Consult with a customs broker for guidance on classification and potential rulings.
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HS-6 subheadings (5)
- 847621Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, incorporating heating or refrigerating devices
- 847629Machines; automatic beverage-vending machines, not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices
- 847681Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), incorporating heating or refrigerating devices
- 847689Machines; automatic goods-vending machines, (e.g. postage stamp, cigarette, food or money-changing machines, excluding beverage-vending machines), not incorporating heating or refrigerating devices
- 847690Machines; parts of automatic goods-vending machines