JVC Helical Scan VHS Recorder Head Drum from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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