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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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