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JVC RC-E100 Radio Tape Player

Compact personal radio cassette player with megabass sound enhancement and auto-reverse, powered by AA batteries only. HTS 8527.13.20.25 covers this as other radio-tape recorder combination featuring integrated AM/FM reception and cassette playback/recording. Lightweight design for jogging.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+12.5%12.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

8527.19Same rate: 12.5%

If requires external power source

Non-battery operable radio-tape units fall under other powered receivers.

8523.80.20Higher: 20% vs 12.5%

If includes digital recording instead of analog tape

Modern flash memory recorders classify under solid-state media players.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit battery life test results proving no external power requirement

• Label FCC ID prominently for radio transmitter compliance

• Avoid bundling with chargers that could imply mains capability

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