Kenwood Excelon DDX9907XR Car DVD Receiver from Germany
A high-end double-DIN car head unit featuring AM/FM radio tuner integrated with a DVD/CD optical disc player/recorder for motor vehicles. It operates solely on vehicle power supply and is classified under HTS 8527.21.4040 for combining radiobroadcast reception with optical disc functionality in automotive housing.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.5315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of the European Union as specified in subdivision (o) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter) rate of duty under column1 less than 15 percent.
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
• Provide detailed spec sheets confirming optical disc capability and vehicle-specific design
• Ensure packaging indicates 'for motor vehicle use' to distinguish from home audio
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian manufacturers; declare origin accurately