JVC HR-DVS3U S-VHS VCR from Japan
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 — 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
• 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