Sony V-891 Miniature Magnetic Head Assembly from China
The Sony V-891 is a compact erase/record/playback magnetic head assembly tailored for compact cassette-based telephone answering machines. It features three-gap technology for simultaneous erase, record, and playback functions essential for message storage in answering systems. Falls under HTS 8522.90.58.40 due to its principal use with answering machines of heading 8519.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Provide OEM part numbers and service manuals demonstrating exclusive answering machine compatibility
• Ensure labeling distinguishes from consumer audio heads to prevent misclassification
• Watch for counterfeit parts; require certificates of authenticity for duty preference claims