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Sony TC-D5M Portable Stereo Cassette Deck from Germany

This professional-grade portable cassette recorder features built-in stereo speakers and playback heads for high-fidelity recording and reproduction of audio on magnetic tape. It incorporates a sound reproducing apparatus with dual transport mechanisms and Dolby noise reduction. Classified under HTS 8519.81.41.10 as a magnetic tape recorder with integrated sound reproduction capabilities.

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

Verify the unit incorporates both recording and reproducing apparatus with built-in speakers or headphones output to qualify under 8519.81.41.10

Include technical specifications confirming magnetic tape mechanism and FCC certification for electromagnetic compatibility

Avoid misclassification as parts by ensuring complete functional assembly; common pitfall is importing without power supply documentation