Kenwood KRC-300 Car Cassette Radio Tuner from Japan
Motor vehicle single-DIN receiver featuring RDS FM/AM radio with integrated cassette tape transport mechanism, powered exclusively by automobile electrical system. HTS 8527.21.25.25 classification for other car radio-tape player combos incapable of external power independence.
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 evidence of vehicle-specific design (DIN size, vibration resistance specs) for classification support
• RF exposure evaluations required if unit supports wireless connectivity features
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests aftermarket parts; ship as complete consumer units