Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Speaker from Japan
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 — 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
• 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