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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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