Pro-Ject Debut Carbon Evo Turntable from Japan
A belt-drive audiophile turntable with a carbon fiber tonearm and pre-mounted Ortofon cartridge, offering automatic speed switching between 33 and 45 RPM. Classified under HTS 8519.30.2000 as an 'Other' turntable for reproducing sound from vinyl records, emphasizing high-fidelity analog playback without built-in speakers or amplification. Its record-deck design distinguishes it from combination units.
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
• Provide evidence of belt-drive mechanism and lack of external power amplification to maintain 8519.30 classification
• Check for CE marking or equivalent; US importers often need ETL certification for audio electronics
• Avoid misclassification by specifying it's not a 'cassette player' or radio-integrated unit per chapter notes