Bose Home Speaker 500 from Japan
Compact home speaker with stereo tweeters and full-range drivers (multiple loudspeakers) in one enclosure, supporting Alexa and Google Assistant. Falls under HTS 8518.22.00.00 for multiple loudspeakers mounted together.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Voice assistant integration requires privacy compliance statements (CCPA/GDPR) in import docs
• 360-degree sound claims must match technical multi-speaker layout for audit defense
• Distinguish from soundbars (8518.22 still applies) by form factor in entry descriptions