Poly VVX 501 Media Station Videophone from Japan
Poly VVX 501 is a 12-line business media phone with optional HD camera kit for video calling, supporting Microsoft Teams and Zoom. Falls under HTS 8517.18.00.10 when imported with camera as a complete videophone unit.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Import camera-inclusive kits together to maintain videophone classification
• Comply with ENERGY STAR requirements for energy-efficient models seeking exemptions
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'IP phone' only, which risks 8517.62 reclassification