10-Inch 78 RPM Shellac Record from Germany
A vintage-style 10-inch phonograph record made from shellac compound, designed for 78 RPM playback, reproducing early 20th-century audio formats. It meets HTS 8523.80.10.00 criteria as a phonograph record for sound phenomena, regardless of material.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Test for shellac composition if questioned, as it differs from modern PVC vinyl
• Specify RPM and era compatibility in invoices for historical reproductions