Pioneer DEH-S5200BT Car Cassette Player

This cassette-type tape player is designed exclusively for motor-vehicle installation, featuring a single-DIN chassis that fits standard car dashboards. It reproduces sound from magnetic cassette tapes using a built-in amplifier optimized for automotive audio systems. Classified under HTS 8519.81.20.00 as a sound reproducing only apparatus using magnetic media for vehicle use.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+25.0%25%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+25.0%25%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+25.0%25%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+15.0%15%
🇯🇵JapanFree+15.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8519.89Lower: 10% vs 25%

If capable of recording as well as reproducing

Apparatus that can both record and reproduce sound from cassettes falls under the 'other' recording/reproducing subheading.

8527.12.00Lower: 10% vs 25%

If portable cassette player with specific dimensions

Portable cassette players without vehicle-specific design but meeting size criteria (170x100x45mm) and battery operation go to 8527.12.

8518.90Lower: 10% vs 25%

If sold as part of a complete car audio system

Microphone or speaker units designed for vehicle audio systems may classify under parts of sound amplifiers.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the unit's design is exclusively for motor-vehicle installation with DIN mounting specs to avoid reclassification

Include automotive EMC compliance certifications as vehicles require electromagnetic compatibility documentation

Label clearly as 'cassette-type sound reproducing apparatus for motor vehicles' to match HTS description precisely

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