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RCA VR5220HF VHS Recorder with Tuner

A compact 4-head VHS video recorder using magnetic tape for home video recording, featuring digital auto tracking. It is a consumer-grade magnetic tape-type video recorder, classified under 8521.10.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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8521.90.00Same rate: Free

If the recorder includes a video tuner

A tuner makes it a video recorder with tuner, not solely magnetic tape-type.

8528.72.10Same rate: Free

If combined with a display for TV reception

The principal function as a television set takes precedence.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Declare the recorder as magnetic tape-type under 8521.10.00, ensuring it does not have a tuner

• If it has a tuner, reclassify under 8521.90.00

• Keep user manuals for CBSA verification

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