Kenwood Excelon KDC-X704 Car CD Receiver from Japan
A high-end car audio receiver featuring AM/FM radio, single-CD player, and advanced sound processing for automotive installation. Classified under HTS 8527.21.25.10 due to its integration of radiobroadcast reception with optical disc playback in a non-portable, vehicle-powered unit. It supports formats like CD, CD-R, and CD-RW.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.74.110%Articles as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 38 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test results as required for automotive electronics
• Document vehicle-specific mounting dimensions to confirm motor vehicle use classification
• Avoid shipping with pre-installed antennas to prevent damage and classification issues