Sony Betamax SL-HF950 Video Cassette Recorder from China
A vintage color Betamax VCR designed for home use, capable of recording and reproducing NTSC color video from Betamax cassettes. It falls under HTS 8521.10.60.00 as 'other' magnetic tape-type color cassette video recording/reproducing apparatus, excluding professional or multi-standard models. This subheading covers consumer-grade cartridge/cassette VCRs not specified elsewhere.
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 FCC certification for RF interference as required for video tuners; non-compliant units may be detained
• Include detailed technical specs and user manuals to confirm classification as consumer 'other' VCR, avoiding higher duties
• Beware of misclassification as digital media players (8521.90); provide evidence of magnetic tape mechanism