8476.81.00.00 - Incorporating heating or refrigerating devices

HTS Code 8476.81.00.00 specifically covers automatic goods-vending machines, including those that dispense items such as postage stamps, cigarettes, food, or beverages, as well as money-changing machines, which are equipped with integrated heating or refrigerating devices. This means the primary function of the vending or changing mechanism is supported by a system designed to maintain a specific temperature for the dispensed goods or the internal components.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8476.89.00.00, which is designated for "Other" automatic goods-vending machines and money-changing machines that *do not* incorporate heating or refrigerating devices. Therefore, the presence of such integrated temperature control mechanisms is the key differentiating factor for classification under 8476.81.00.00.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. Classification under 8476.81.00.00 is determined by the machine's ability to vend goods or change money in conjunction with an incorporated heating or refrigerating system. Examples would include refrigerated beverage vending machines or machines designed to maintain specific temperature conditions for specialty food items being dispensed.