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Coin-Operated Karaoke Machine

A standalone karaoke system in bars or entertainment centers where users insert coins to select and sing along to songs displayed on screen with microphone input. Classified under HTS 8519.20.00.00 for its coin-operated sound recording and reproducing functionality.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8519.81Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If using compact laser disc (CD) playback without coin mechanism

Non-coin CD players fall under specific sound reproduction subheadings.

8527.19.50Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for retail home-use cassette-based players

Consumer cassette players without payment operation are in 8527, not coin-operated apparatus.

9504.40.00.00Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If classified as video carnival amusement equipment

Karaoke with prominent video elements may shift to Chapter 95 for gaming apparatus.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document the audio playback and recording capabilities separately from any video display to maintain sound apparatus classification

Ensure payment system demos coin/token acceptance during customs valuation to distinguish from non-coin models

Label microphones and amplifiers clearly as integral parts to avoid parts classification under 8519.90