Cable TV DVR Set-Top Box with MoCA from Germany
A digital video recorder set-top box for cable TV with MoCA (Multimedia over Coax) for home network communication and whole-home DVR functionality. It qualifies for HTS 8525.50.10.00 as it transmits television signals with integrated communication over coax networks. Popular with cable providers like Comcast Xfinity.
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
• Include CableLabs/DOCSIS certification docs to prove communication standards compliance
• Declare hard drive capacity accurately as it affects value and potential ITAR scrutiny
• Separate recording vs transmission functions in technical descriptions to avoid 8521 classification