Portable Voice Recorder
A handheld digital voice recorder for capturing lectures, meetings, or interviews, with USB playback and file transfer capabilities. It uses solid-state memory for sound storage and reproduction, making it a portable sound recording apparatus. This device is classified under 8519.89.00 as other sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device is imported without recording functionality and only as a storage medium
Solid-state non-volatile storage devices are classified under 8523, but this product's recording function makes 8519 more appropriate.
If the device uses magnetic tape or other media rather than solid-state memory
Sound recording apparatus using magnetic, optical, or semiconductor media are classified under 8519.81, but this product's specific features may fit 8519.89.
If the device includes radio reception capabilities
Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting may apply if the recorder includes a tuner, which is not specified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the recorder as a sound recording apparatus under 8519.89.00
• Ensure the device does not include radio transmission features, which would shift classification to 8527
• Confirm the memory type (solid-state) to avoid classification as a storage device under 8523
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