Fluance RT85 Elite High Fidelity Turntable from Japan
Vibration-resistant belt-drive turntable with acrylic platter, Nagaoka cartridge, and speed control for 33/45/78 RPM records. Under HTS 8519.30.2000 as 'Other' turntables, it is dedicated to high-quality sound reproduction from phonograph records, excluding any digital recording or broadcasting features.
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
• Include platter material and RPM specs in invoices to confirm record-deck status
• Ensure fiber optic or speed control components don't trigger optical instrument classification
• Batch imports may require FDA if dust covers use certain plastics, but typically not applicable