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Hard Rubber Phonograph Needles

Vintage stylus needles with ebonite bodies for record players. Under HTS 4017.00.00.00 as hard rubber articles.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China2.7%+37.5%40.2%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada2.7%+10.0%12.7%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3926.90.99Lower: 25.3% vs 40.2%

If modern plastic needles

Plastic record player parts in Chapter 39.

8519.89Lower: 12.5% vs 40.2%

If part of complete player mechanism

Sound reproduction parts classify Chapter 85.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code β€” and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Authenticate vintage composition vs. modern plastic replicas

β€’ Declare as 'hard rubber articles' not 'sound equipment'

β€’ Include historical material specifications