Archival 78 RPM Record Player from Japan
A specialized turntable designed for playing 78 RPM shellac records, featuring adjustable torque and a high-compliance stylus to handle the unique characteristics of these fragile discs. It provides line-level outputs only, with no built-in loudspeaker, making it a dedicated playback device for archival and preservation purposes. This apparatus falls under tariff item 8519.89.00 as other sound reproducing apparatus without a loudspeaker.
Duty Rate — Japan → Canada
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 8519890000; Equal To 8519890000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the product is declared as a sound reproducing apparatus without a loudspeaker to avoid misclassification
• Keep documentation showing it is for archival use, as this may support the classification
• Verify if any provincial sales tax applies in addition to the federal duty