Compaq Portable 386 CRT Laptop from Germany

The Compaq Portable 386 is a luggable all-in-one ADP machine with a 9-inch amber CRT, 80386 processor, keyboard, and serial/parallel ports in one housing. Classified under HTS 8471.41.0110 for its CRT and essential data processing components. Ideal for legacy software emulation and portable 1980s computing.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

15%

Rate breakdown

9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
9903.03.030%Articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa)(ii) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Ensure battery compartment is documented as non-hazardous; lithium batteries in vintage units may require special handling declarations

Label as 'refurbished ADP machine' if serviced, and provide service records to support valuation

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