Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player from China
A portable digital audio player using semiconductor media (flash memory) for sound reproduction only, featuring high-resolution audio playback up to 384kHz/32-bit and Android OS integration. It lacks recording capabilities and connects via Bluetooth or USB, classifying under HTS 8519.81.30 as other sound reproducing apparatus using semiconductor media. Excludes multimedia players with video functions.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Confirm device reproduces sound only via flash memory; recording-enabled models shift to 8519.81.50
• Include FCC certification and detailed specs sheet proving no video/display beyond audio UI
• Avoid misclassification as smartphones (8517.13) by excluding telephony; check for GRI 3 sets