Sharp QT-CD95 Portable Radio Cassette System from Germany
Portable boombox-style unit with AM/FM radio, full-size cassette deck, and detachable speakers, battery/AC capable but primarily battery-powered. While having CD player, core radio-tape function qualifies under HTS 8527.13.20.25 as other radio-tape recorder combinations. Includes recording from radio to tape.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Clarify in invoices that primary function is radio-to-tape recording despite additional CD playback
• Include user manual excerpts proving battery operation without external power
• Ensure no misclassification to CD-focused headings by emphasizing tape recorder combo