Astell&Kern AK70 MKII Digital Audio Player

Premium portable DAP with dual DACs for bit-perfect playback from microSD cards (semiconductor media), supporting up to 32bit/384kHz audio. Strictly sound reproducing apparatus without recording, aligning with HTS 8519.81.30 for other semiconductor media players. Features balanced output for headphones.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

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8517.69.00Same rate: 35%

If with wireless paging or messaging functions

Devices with communication receivers beyond Bluetooth classify under 8517.

9030.82Lower: 10% vs 35%

If calibrated as oscilloscopes for audio testing

Measuring instruments with audio output shift to Chapter 90 for instruments.

8471.80.90Higher: 50% vs 35%

If classified as automatic data processing units

If marketed/run as full computers with OS, may fall under ADP machines.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit engineering drawings showing no recording circuitry to Customs

Ensure packaging specifies 'audio player only' to avoid video monitor scrutiny (8528)

For bulk imports, segregate from accessories to prevent set classification under GRI 3(b)

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