Coin-Operated Karaoke Machine from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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