Panasonic Magnetic Record/Playback Head for Answering Machines from China
This is a precision magnetic recording and reproducing head designed specifically for use in telephone answering machines of heading 8519. It converts electrical audio signals from incoming calls into magnetic patterns on cassette tape during recording and reverses the process for playback. Classified under HTS 8522.90.58.40 as a part solely for telephone answering machines.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 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(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the head is explicitly for telephone answering machines (heading 8519) with manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical datasheets showing compatibility only with answering machine tape mechanisms