Philips AZB798T/12 Portable CD Soundmachine from Japan
Rugged portable boombox with FM/AM radio, CD/MP3 player, cassette recorder, and dynamic bass boost, battery-powered. Falls under HTS 8527.13.60.40 for its combination of radio reception, optical disc playback, and recording apparatus in a single housing operable without external power. Popular for beach or picnic use.
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
• Certify IPX4 water resistance claims with test reports if advertised; detail frequency bands for radio compliance; pitfall: misdeclare as toy if colorful to avoid 9503 heading