US purchasing
Ice vending machine USA buyer’s guide
Buying for a US location means checking more than the machine price. Match the ice format, utilities, payment account and import arrangements before placing an order.
Choose equipment around your customers
Our bagged ice machine is quoted for 5 kg bags, with 450 kg/day rated production at the published 20°C condition and 200 kg nominal storage. The standard equipment price is USD 7,000 FOB; automatic sealing adds USD 800. The ice cup machine produces a rated 65 kg/day and serves 160 g or 200 g portions, starting at USD 6,000 FOB.
Bagged ice suits take-home coolers and larger purchases. Cups suit immediate beverage use. Neither rated capacity nor a busy road is evidence of achievable sales. Check the actual customers, climate and competing ice supply at your proposed location.
US procurement checklist
- Send a delivery ZIP code and identify who will unload the machine; read shipping and customs planning.
- Have a qualified local installer review the order-specific voltage, phase, frequency, startup load and installation drawing; see site requirements.
- Confirm the US payment provider, USD settlement account, terminal activation and recurring fees; use our US card payment checklist.
- Ask your local authorities and installer what approvals, food-safety practices and inspections apply to your specific operation. A component certificate is not proof that the complete machine meets every local requirement.
- Request a written equipment scope, lead time, inspection record and warranty and spare-parts terms.
Budget for the complete project
Equipment price is not the landed and installed price. Include export packing, freight, customs-related charges, local delivery, unloading, site work and operating supplies. Use the existing cost guide for equipment pricing and the ROI calculator to test your own assumptions.
A delivery estimate is specific to the quotation date, destination and agreed scope. Do not treat a previous estimated DDP figure as a current nationwide delivery price.
Where our support comes from
Yuzhe is based in Jinan, Shandong, China. We provide export configuration discussions, setup instructions, video guidance and online technical assistance. This website does not advertise a verified US retail store, local warehouse or nationwide field-service network.
For a US quotation, send your preferred ice format, daily demand estimate, city and ZIP code, utility details and payment needs. Ask us to identify the support tasks handled remotely and those that need a local technician.
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