Toshiba Multi-Track Magnetic Head for Digital Answering Systems from Japan
High-density multi-track magnetic head designed for Toshiba's digital-hybrid telephone answering machines using micro-cassette format. Provides separate tracks for announcement, greeting, and multiple mailbox messages. Principal use with heading 8519 apparatus justifies 8522.90.58.40 classification.
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
• Technical specs must demonstrate track configuration matches answering machine cassette standards
• Avoid combining with general dictaphone heads in same shipment to prevent average classification
• Require end-user declarations confirming installation in telephone answering equipment