Pioneer DEH-S4220BT Car Radio Tape Player from Japan
This is a car-mounted radio receiver combined with a cassette tape player, requiring external vehicle power and designed specifically for motor vehicle dashboards. It falls under HTS 8527.21.25 as a radiobroadcast receiver not capable of operating without external power, combined with sound reproducing apparatus in radio-tape player combination, other than specified exceptions.
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
• Verify the unit requires external DC 12V power from vehicle battery and cannot operate independently to confirm classification
• Include vehicle installation specifications and user manual in documentation to prove motor vehicle end-use
• Avoid misclassification as portable by ensuring no built-in battery; common pitfall leads to higher duties