Kenwood KRC-V7017R Vehicle Cassette Receiver from Japan
Designed for seamless motor-vehicle dashboard installation, this cassette-type player features metal tape compatibility and vehicle-grade amplification. It exclusively reproduces sound from magnetic cassettes without recording capability. HTS 8519.81.20.00 applies due to its vehicle-exclusive design and magnetic media use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Document absence of recording heads or circuitry to confirm 'sound reproducing only' status
• Include FCC Part 15 automotive certification for radio frequency interference in vehicles
• Avoid generic 'audio player' labeling; specify 'motor vehicle cassette reproducer' on invoices