Sony HDR-CX405 Full HD Handycam Camcorder from Japan
This compact camcorder records Full HD video and still images using a 9.2MP Exmor R CMOS sensor, with optical zoom and image stabilization. It falls under HTS 8521.90.00.00 as video recording apparatus, separate from consumer digital cameras, designed primarily for video capture and playback without a built-in tuner.
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 FCC compliance for wireless features if present; ensure product labeling meets FTC video equipment standards; declare as 'video recording apparatus' to avoid misclassification as parts