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Panasonic RQ-V38 Portable Radio Cassette Recorder from Japan

Handheld AM/FM stereo radio with built-in cassette player/recorder, powered solely by batteries. Features tape counter and auto-stop mechanism for cassette operation. Meets HTS 8527.13.20.15 for cassette-type radio-tape recorder combinations operable without external power.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Document power source as battery-only to distinguish from AC-powered units classified elsewhere

Label units clearly as 'radio-tape recorder combination' for customs inspection

Check for anti-skip circuitry compliance if marketed as 'sports' model

Panasonic RQ-V38 Portable Radio Cassette Recorder from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8527.13.20.15