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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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