Sony Walkman WM-FX195 Cassette Player from Japan
Portable cassette tape player designed for personal audio playback using magnetic media, featuring built-in amplifier but no loudspeaker. It falls under HTS 8519.81.25.00 as a sound reproducing only cassette-type tape player that is 'other' (not meeting the pocket-size criteria of 8519.81.15). Lacks recording capability and external power dependency for core function.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify no built-in loudspeaker or recording function to avoid reclassification to 8519.89 or 8519.83; provide technical specs sheet
• Include user manual and FCC certification for electromagnetic compatibility compliance