JVC HR-DVS3U S-VHS VCR from Germany
Super VHS format video cassette recorder using magnetic tape for higher resolution video recording and playback compared to standard VHS. It qualifies for HTS 8521.10.90.00 as other tape-type video apparatus, with S-VHS heads for improved luminance and chrominance signals.
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
• Specify S-VHS head drum type in entry docs to prevent down-classification to basic VHS; test for PAL/NTSC compatibility issues at border; label with energy efficiency ratings if applicable