Companies will now have to pay a 10% customs duty on machines which are largely imported from parts of Europe (primarily Italy, Spain and Romania for roasting and brewing machines) and China (for vending machines), industry executives said. The cost of machines vary depending on the model and the region of sourcing and therefore firms tend to have varied cost structures. Companies will now have to pay a 10% customs duty on machines which are largely imported from parts of Europe (primarily Italy, Spain and Romania for roasting and brewing machines) and China (for vending machines), industry executives said. The cost of machines vary depending on the model and the region of sourcing and therefore firms tend to have varied cost structures.
