Sony CFD-S70 Portable CD/Tape Boombox
A portable stereo system combining a CD player, AM/FM radio tuner, and a cassette tape player incapable of recording, all in a single housing with built-in speakers. It falls under tariff item 8527.91.00 as a reception apparatus combined with sound 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 |
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 use, the device may be classified as sound reproducing apparatus.
If the cassette deck is removed
Without the cassette mechanism, the device would be a radiobroadcast receiver.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare the cassette player as playback-only to qualify for 8527.91.00
• The CD player and built-in speakers do not alter the classification, as the radio and cassette functions are primary
• Have the product's manual ready to confirm the non-recording cassette function
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