USB Turntable Record Player from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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