Panasonic RX-D55GC-K Boombox with Cassette
A classic portable boombox featuring AM/FM radio, dual cassette decks for playback only, and a CD player in a rugged design. It is classified under tariff item 8527.91.00 as radiobroadcast reception apparatus combined with sound reproducing apparatus, with the cassette decks lacking recording capability.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the device includes a clock
A boombox with a clock would be classified under the clock-combined subheading.
If the radio is not the principal function
If the CD player is the primary feature, the device may be classified as sound reproducing apparatus.
If the cassette decks are absent
Without cassette mechanisms, the device would be a radiobroadcast receiver.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that both cassette decks are playback-only; if either can record, the classification changes
• The dual-deck design does not affect the tariff item, as long as recording is not possible
• Keep the product's technical specifications available to verify the non-recording function
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