USB Turntable Record Player from China
A belt-drive USB turntable for playing vinyl records and digitizing them to computer via USB, featuring pitch control but no built-in loudspeaker. It falls under HTS 8519.89.1000 as a record player without loudspeaker, designed for connection to external amplified speakers. The absence of an integrated speaker distinguishes it from models with built-in audio output.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify no built-in loudspeaker to qualify under 8519.89.1000; provide technical specs confirming external audio output only
• Ensure FCC certification for USB electronics
• Common pitfall: misclassifying direct-drive models with any amp as 8519.89.2000