Sony NW-A55 Walkman Digital Audio Player from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
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