Panasonic RQ-V10 Pocket Radio Cassette Player

A compact AM/FM radio cassette player with built-in amplifier, battery-powered operation, and headphone jack only—no loudspeaker. Dimensions of 115mm x 90mm x 35mm comply with HTS 8527.12 pocket-size criteria for radiobroadcast reception combined with cassette playback.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8527.19.50Same rate: 10%

If housing exceeds pocket-size dimensions

Dimensional threshold determines pocket-size classification; oversize moves to general portable receivers.

8523.80.20Higher: 17.5% vs 10%

If incorporating solid-state non-volatile storage instead of cassette

Modern flash memory players fall under recorded media apparatus in 8523, not analog cassette in 8527.

8543.70.93Same rate: 10%

If primarily electrical machinery parts without radio function

If lacking complete radiobroadcast reception, classifies as other electrical machines in 8543.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturer's spec sheet confirming no loudspeaker and dimensions within limits for smooth customs clearance

Label as 'pocket-size radio cassette player' and include FCC compliance for radio reception components

Watch for common pitfall of including demo batteries; declare as non-functional for duty purposes