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Astell&Kern AK300 Digital Audio Player from Japan

Premium audiophile player reproducing high-bitrate audio files from semiconductor-based storage cards. Outputs to headphones or external amps without any recording features. HTS 8519.81.30.20 applies to this other semiconductor media sound reproducer.

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

• Test units pre-shipment to confirm no hidden recording modes exist

• Include detailed BOM listing flash memory ICs to prove semiconductor media usage

• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial parts; consumer retail import requires proper labeling