Panasonic RQ-V300 Radio Cassette Recorder

Battery-powered personal stereo with FM/AM radio tuner and dual cassette decks for recording and playback. Falls under HTS 8527.13.20.25 as 'other' radio-tape recorder combinations featuring radiobroadcast reception with sound recording apparatus in one housing. Compact design for handheld use with auto-reverse cassette mechanism.

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.

8527.13Same rate: 10%

If combined with CD player

Radio-tape-CD combinations have separate subheading from radio-tape only units.

8527Same rate: 10%

If imported as parts kit for assembly

Unassembled radio-tape components or chassis classify under parts of radio receivers.

8510.20Higher: 14% vs 10%

If for industrial or vehicle cassette recorders without radio

Standalone cassette recorders excluding radio reception fall in heading 8510.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document battery-only operation capability and cassette recording specs to distinguish from mains-powered units

Label products clearly with radio frequency bands (FM/AM) for customs verification

Avoid misclassification by confirming no clock function or CD playback which would change heading

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