JVC Helical Scan VHS Recorder Head Drum from China
A helical scan head drum assembly containing magnetic heads for VHS video cassette recorders, enabling high-speed tape reading/writing. Classified under HTS 8522.90.80.40 as it is principally for video reproducing apparatus of 8521. Features diamond-sharpened heads for extended tape life.
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
• Provide service manuals showing integration with specific VHS models to confirm 'sole use' criterion
• Declare head gap specifications and tape speed compatibility to prevent undervaluation disputes