OEM Replacement Record Head for AT&T 1725 Answering Machine
Direct replacement magnetic recording head for the AT&T 1725 series corded telephone answering machines, featuring 1/8-inch track width optimized for standard compact cassettes. Handles incoming message recording at standard telephone audio levels with low noise characteristics. HTS 8522.90.58.40 classification reflects its sole principal use as a telephone answering machine part.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If optical pickup units rather than magnetic heads
Different recording technology (optical vs magnetic) uses separate subheading in same category.
If plastic housings with minimal electrical function
Primarily plastic carrier components without active recording elements classify as other plastic articles.
If parts of transformers/static converters in tape bias circuits
Associated power conditioning components shift to transformer parts classification.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Cross-reference with original equipment manufacturer blueprints to prove answering machine specificity
• Batch import certifications should list compatible models (e.g
• 1725, 1730) only
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