Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker from China

A portable Bluetooth speaker featuring a single full-range loudspeaker mounted in a rugged, IP67-rated enclosure with a woven silicone exterior. Classified under HTS 8518.21.00.00 as it consists of a single loudspeaker unit securely mounted within its protective enclosure for audio output.

Duty Rate — China → United States

17.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)

Import Tips

Verify the speaker contains only one loudspeaker driver to avoid reclassification as multiple loudspeakers under 8518.22

Include detailed technical specs and exploded diagrams in documentation to confirm 'mounted in enclosure' status

Ensure FCC compliance certification for wireless models to prevent customs holds