Sony XR-CA610X Car Cassette Deck from Japan
A vehicle-specific cassette tape player with auto-reverse playback and MP3/CD compatibility bypass for pure cassette reproduction. Built with vibration-resistant mechanics for in-car mounting and dashboard integration. Falls under HTS 8519.81.20.00 for motor vehicle-exclusive cassette-type sound reproducers using magnetic media.
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
• Provide engineering drawings showing vehicle chassis mounting to prove exclusive motor-vehicle design
• Ensure no recording function is advertised or functional to stay in sound reproducing only category
• Comply with automotive safety standards like ISO 16750 for vibration and temperature testing