Cobra RAD 700i Radar Detector with GPS from Japan
Cobra RAD 700i is a vehicle radar detector with integrated GPS for location-based alerts, detecting all police radar bands and providing haptic feedback. It falls under HTS 8512.30.00.30 as sound signaling equipment for motor vehicles, where GPS enhances but does not change its primary radar detection function. Designed for dashboard mounting in cars.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• GPS integration requires separate verification but remains under radar detector if primary function is radar signaling
• Use ISF filings early for electronics; include user manual showing vehicle-specific features